OSIMHEN: ARSENAL TO PAY NAPOLI 90M EURO TO SIGN OSIMHEN

 

Arsenal is expected to pay Napoli €90 million, based on the release clause included in Victor Osimhen’s loan agreement to Galatasaray.

Osimhen joined the Turkish club on loan from Napoli in September 2024, after negotiations with Al-Ahli, PSG, and Chelsea did not materialize.

Since Galatasaray does not have an option to buy the player, Osimhen is expected to return to Stadio Maradona in the summer. However, it is unlikely that he will remain there long-term.

Osimhen’s contract with Napoli is set to expire in June 2026, but the club has agreed to extend it until 2027 before loaning the striker to Galatasaray last year.

Next summer, Osimhen will have a €75 million release clause to leave Napoli permanently. Nevertheless, according to RAI Sport, the fee to sign him permanently this month is currently set at €90 million, as Galatasaray would receive a portion of the fee if Osimhen departs in January.

This scenario seems unlikely, however, as Galatasaray’s coach and directors have confirmed that the Nigerian striker will remain with the club until the end of the season.

Earlier this month, La Repubblica reported that Osimhen rejected an opportunity to join Manchester United during the winter transfer window.

Transfer expert Pete O’Rourke has noted that Arsenal is “exploring a move” for the Nigerian international “as they look to bolster their attacking options” before the transfer window closes.

Osimhen currently earns €10 million at Napoli, but Galatasaray is paying him only €6 million in wages for this season. The 26-year-old striker has been impressive, scoring 14 goals and providing six assists in 18 appearances across all competitions for Galatasaray.