Nigerian professional footballer, Victor Osimhen is set to arrive in Istanbul this week as Galatasaray prepare to unveil the striker following the finalisation of his €75m transfer from Napoli.
The anticipation among Galatasaray fans is coming to an end, with the club’s management ready to bring the world-renowned striker to Istanbul once the paperwork is completed.
According to a Turkish publication, Fanatik, Abdullah Kavukcu, vice president of Galatasaray, is expected to travel to Italy on Tuesday (today) or Wednesday to complete the transfer.
Kavukcu, who will seal the deal for Osimhen, is likely to return to Istanbul with the Nigerian star.
Galatasaray are planning a signing ceremony for Osimhen during their home match against Lazio on Saturday, August 2, having reached an agreement with both Napoli and the player’s representatives on all terms.
The Turkish giants will pay Napoli a transfer fee of €75m for Osimhen, with €40m paid upfront and the remaining €35m to be paid by the end of 2026. The star striker is expected to earn an annual salary of €16m with the Yellow-Reds.
In the previous season, Victor Osimhen played 41 matches for Galatasaray, scoring 37 goals and providing eight assists.
