The Digest:
The ongoing transfer saga surrounding Nigerian star Victor Osimhen has taken a dramatic turn as his €75 million release clause at Napoli is set to expire by midnight tonight (July 10). This contradicts earlier reports of a July 15 deadline. If no club pays the full amount by the deadline, Napoli will gain full control over Osimhen's asking price, setting the stage for intense Transfer Deadline Drama.
Key Points:
- Victor Osimhen's €75 million release clause with Napoli expires by midnight, July 10.
- This deadline is confirmed by Italian newspapers Corriere dello Sport and Il Mattino, contrary to earlier reports of July 15.
- If the clause is not met by midnight, Napoli will have sole discretion over Osimhen's transfer fee.
- Galatasaray has offered to pay the clause in installments, but Napoli demands bank guarantees.
- Al Hilal (Saudi Arabia) is reportedly ready to pay the full clause but awaits Osimhen's approval.
The imminent expiration of Victor Osimhen's release clause injects significant urgency into his potential transfer. Previously, it was widely believed that clubs had until July 15 to trigger the €75 million fee. However, new reports from reputable Italian sports media indicate that the window is much shorter, closing by the end of today.
This development could drastically alter the negotiations. Should the clause expire without a club meeting the full payment, Napoli would be in a stronger negotiating position, free to demand a higher price or set their terms for the striker's departure. While Galatasaray has expressed willingness to pay the clause in installments, Napoli is reportedly holding firm on requiring immediate bank guarantees. The coming hours are critical as the transfer landscape for one of football's most sought-after strikers undergoes a major shift.
Source: Corriere dello Sport, Score Nigeria Editor
