Napoli reach Osimhen loan deal with Galatasaray

Reports yesterday, suggested that Super Eagles’ striker, Victor Osimhen, will be heading to Turkey on a four-month loan between Napoli and Galatasaray.
According to Sky Sport Italia, the clubs would have to share Osimhen’s wages.

The striker is an outcast in Naples after deadline day negotiations with Al-Ahli and Chelsea failed to find an agreement that suited everyone.
The club reiterated via director Giovanni Manna, and coach Antonio Conte that Osimhen will not be reintegrated into the squad, because he was the one who originally requested an exit.

The deadline has now passed in Italy and most European markets, but some transfer sessions remain open, most notably in Turkey.
Sky Sport Italia reports that Napoli are now negotiating to loan Osimhen to Galatasaray, but would likely have to share a large part of his €10m million per season salary.

The Turkish transfer window is open until September 13, so there is plenty of time to reach a full agreement and few alternatives now other than to leave the striker in the stands for six months.

Galatasaray are in need of a new centre-forward after ex-Inter hitman Mauro Icardi sustained a serious injury that will keep him out of action for at least a month. The deal will give Osimhen and Napoli an opportunity to seek a new club during the January transfer window.