Top 10 Transfers Unveiled
Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen is on the brink of completing a thrilling permanent transfer to Galatasaray for approximately €75 million, a move that will shatter the all-time transfer record in the Turkish Süper Lig. Today, Galatasaray hinted at an official announcement via social media and invited fans to join a live stream of Osimhen’s flight to Istanbul on Wednesday evening. The 26-year-old forward has made a significant impact in Serie A with Napoli, establishing himself as one of Europe’s most coveted strikers, and is now set to finalize a deal with Galatasaray as payment terms are currently under negotiation.
After a successful loan tenure with the club last season, Osimhen is ready to extend his stardom in Istanbul. Galatasaray’s ambitions have always been clear, and this high-profile transfer underscores their increasing prominence in the global market. Transfermarkt examines the potential ramifications of this record-breaking move and what Osimhen’s arrival may signify for Turkish football’s future.
Victor Osimhen Set to Break Turkish Süper Lig Transfer Record
As shown in the graphic above, Osimhen is poised to not just break the record for the most expensive transfer in the Super Lig, but to completely redefine it. The current record belongs to Youssef En-Nesyri, who transferred from Sevilla to Fenerbahce for €19.5 million last summer. According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Galatasaray is prepared to meet Osimhen’s release clause of €75 million, although discussions are underway regarding payment terms to be spread over five years. If this deal materializes, it would be nearly four times En-Nesyri’s transfer fee, marking a new era for the league.
The top 10 most expensive transfers in the Turkish league have all been made to either Galatasaray or Fenerbahce, with the €15 million threshold only met six times throughout the division’s history. Osimhen’s loan move to the Lions last season caused a stir across the football community, although it lacked the same level of surprise given it was a temporary arrangement with limited competition for his signature at that late stage of the transfer window. However, now that he is poised for a permanent move, it significantly enhances the Turkish Süper Lig’s visibility in the European football landscape. During his loan spell, Osimhen netted 37 goals in 41 appearances for Galatasaray.
Fans are eager to see if Osimhen can elevate Galatasaray’s performance in next season’s Champions League. The club hasn’t advanced past the group stages since the 2012/13 season, when they reached the quarter-finals. Osimhen’s anticipated permanent transfer for such a remarkable fee will attract global attention. Yet, for Turkish clubs to gain the recognition they deserve, improved performances on the European stage will be essential.
