Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has reportedly informed his close associates in Istanbul, Turkey, of his imminent visit to the city, further fueling speculations surrounding his anticipated move to Galatasaray. The update came from Yakup Çınar, a well-regarded journalist covering Galatasaray, who shared this information while analyzing the club’s current transfer developments on the Yeni Açık YouTube channel. Çınar revealed, as cited by habersarikirmizi, that during the ongoing transfer window, Osimhen had been largely unresponsive to calls from many of his Istanbul-based friends. “As of today, Osimhen has begun replying to them and mentioned directly, ‘I’ll be coming to Istanbul soon.’ At the same time, he remains attentive to developments in Italy,” Çınar commented. Negotiations between Galatasaray and Napoli have reportedly advanced, with both clubs reaching a consensus regarding bank guarantees and payment schedules tied to Osimhen’s prospective permanent transfer to the Turkish champions this summer. Under the terms of the agreement, Galatasaray will fulfill Osimhen’s €75 million release clause, structured in two payments: an initial €40 million, followed by the remaining €35 million payable within a year. Last season, Osimhen was on loan at Galatasaray from Napoli, where he delivered commendable performances that significantly bolstered the Turkish side’s attacking prowess.
