The Victor Osimhen transfer saga continues to unfold, with fresh reports indicating significant hurdles in his potential €75 million move from Napoli to Galatasaray.
According to football-italia.net, Napoli is now demanding a 20% cut of any future sale fee for Osimhen, in addition to their current asking price. This is seen as a substantial amount, especially given Osimhen's transfer history.
Despite Galatasaray reportedly agreeing to the €75 million asking price, the clubs are still at odds over the payment structure. Galatasaray's offer of €40 million upfront with the remaining €35 million in installments was rejected by Napoli.
Transfer pundit Matteo Moretto suggests that Napoli wants the full €35 million balance paid by the end of 2026, along with the aforementioned sell-on clause.
Yagiz Sabuncuoglu in Turkey has confirmed the 20% percentage demand.
Osimhen, who spent last season on loan at Galatasaray, was highly successful, netting 37 goals and providing eight assists in 41 official appearances.
This strong performance has clearly cemented Galatasaray's desire to sign him permanently.
The Nigerian international's frustration with the ongoing negotiations is evident. He reportedly handed in a medical note to avoid attending pre-season duties with Napoli, signaling his strong desire to leave. He has also consistently rejected proposals from Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal, despite reported offers as high as €40 million per season in wages, indicating his preference to remain in Europe, specifically with Galatasaray.
The situation remains tense, with both clubs seemingly eager to complete the deal but still locked in negotiations over the intricate financial details.