Victor Osimhen arrives in Istanbul to join Galatasaray on loan from Napoli. Excited to connect with the club's passionate fans, he looks forward to scoring at the Ali Sami Yen Stadium. The loan deal includes full salary coverage by Galatasaray and a reduced release clause for future transfers.
Victor Osimhen has expressed his excitement about joining Galatasaray on loan from Napoli, eagerly anticipating the support of the club’s passionate fans. Arriving in Istanbul early Tuesday, the 25-year-old striker was met by a large crowd of enthusiastic Galatasaray supporters, who celebrated his arrival with drums and chants.
In his first remarks after landing, Osimhen conveyed his eagerness to connect with the fans at the Ali Sami Yen Stadium. “This is one of the best sets of fans in the world. It feels good to be here, and I am excited,” he stated. He highlighted his desire to impress them, saying, “I cannot wait to see them in the stadium and hear how they scream when I score. I am ready to give my best for them.”
Osimhen's loan agreement includes Galatasaray covering his full salary but without a mandatory buyout option at the season's end. He successfully negotiated a reduction in his release clause from €130 million to €75 million, which should facilitate future transfers. The deal marks the end of a lengthy summer transfer saga, concluding a chapter with Napoli and setting Osimhen on a new path in Turkey.
