Sports News of Monday, 30 September 2024

Source: www.mynigeria.com

Osimhen could leave Galatasaray for €90m in January

Galatasaray striker, Victor Osimhen Galatasaray striker, Victor Osimhen

Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen could leave Galatasaray in the January transfer window in a deal worth €90m, according to RAI Sport.

The 25-year-old joined the Turkish Super Lig champions on a season-long loan from Napoli after falling out with the club due to his failed move to either Chelsea or Al Ahli on transfer deadline day.

Despite hitting the ground running in Turkey, the Super Eagles striker is likely to leave the Super Lig thanks to a break clause inserted in the player’s contract.

Prior to his loan deal, Osimhen extended his contract to 2027, which saw his release clause lowered from €130m to €75m.

However, RAI Sport journalist Ciro Venerato reports that a separate release clause will allow the reigning African Footballer of the Year to leave Napoli permanently.

Juventus is the latest club to be linked with a move for the former Lille striker.

Osimhen, however, broke his duck for the club after scoring a brace against Kasımpaşa on Saturday, September 28.