September 3rd 2024.
It seems like Victor Osimhen's time with Napoli is coming to an end as he is set to join Galatasaray on loan for the rest of the season. However, the Nigerian striker has not given up on his dream of playing in the Premier League and has reportedly demanded a break clause in his deal with Galatasaray that would allow him to join big clubs like Arsenal, Chelsea, or Liverpool in the January transfer window.
Chelsea were heavily involved in talks with Napoli and Osimhen during the closing stages of the summer transfer window, but unfortunately, they were unable to come to an agreement before the deadline. As a result, Osimhen has decided to join Galatasaray on loan, with the Turkish champions agreeing to pay his full salary of €210,000 per week without any loan fee.
The 25-year-old was warmly welcomed by Galatasaray supporters upon his arrival in Istanbul in the early hours of Tuesday morning. He is currently undergoing his medical and finalizing the transfer. It's clear that Osimhen had his sights set on a move to the Premier League, having rejected a €80 million offer from Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli, which was accepted by Napoli last month.
But, according to reports in Turkey, Osimhen has not completely shut the door on a potential switch to the Premier League in the future. A Spor states that during his negotiations with Galatasaray, Osimhen requested a January break clause that would allow him to leave if Napoli receive a bid from one of ten specified clubs. These clubs reportedly include Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Bayern Munich.
Meanwhile, it's been reported that Osimhen's release clause with Napoli has been lowered to €75m, and the Serie A club also have the option to extend his contract until 2027 if he is not sold next summer. However, Galatasaray do not have the option to buy Osimhen at the end of the season as part of their agreement with Napoli.
It's clear that Osimhen's departure from Napoli has been a long time coming, as he has been pushing for a move since the start of the summer. In fact, he was left out of every pre-season fixture by head coach Antonio Conte as it became evident that he had no future with the club.
Conte made it clear in a recent interview that he had no plans to reintegrate Osimhen into the team if he had stayed at Napoli. He stated that the club had made decisions and they were sticking to them, citing the importance of consistency and respect for the rules. Despite losing important money, the president remained consistent in their decisions and the club has now moved on, bringing in some good players.
It's clear that Osimhen's time at Napoli has come to an end, but his future is still uncertain. With the break clause in his deal with Galatasaray, there is still a possibility for him to make a move to one of the top clubs in the Premier League. As for Napoli, they have moved on and are focused on rebuilding their team with the players they have brought in. Time will tell what the future holds for Osimhen and his desired move to the Premier League.
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