Victor Osimhen Finally Finds Home: Loaned to Galatasaray

After a lengthy saga that had him linked to clubs like Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea, and even teams in Saudi Arabia, Victor Osimhen has finally settled on his future. The striker has been loaned from Napoli to Galatasaray, resolving a complicated situation that saw the Nigerian excluded from the Serie A roster.

Osimhen finally finds a club

This summer transfer window is filled with dramatic stories, but Victor Osimhen’s situation has particularly captivated fans. Once hailed as one of Europe’s top scorers, he was the subject of interest from several elite clubs, notably PSG, as we reported on 10sport.com. At that time, Napoli reportedly rejected astronomical offers that reached up to €150 million.

In Italy, it’s believed that the club’s president, Aurelio De Laurentiis, was the one who firmly shut the door on potential departures for his star player, only to have him sign a new contract a few months later. This extension was essentially a release clause that allowed for a move at €130 million, ensuring Napoli a record transfer fee. However, no club opted to activate this clause, leading to a situation where Victor Osimhen found himself sidelined, as Napoli did not even register him for the Serie A season.

Criticism of management decisions

In a surprising turn of events, a solution has emerged in the last few days. The 25-year-old striker will play for Galatasaray this season, as a loan deal was finalized late Monday night. This decision has not satisfied many in Italy, particularly one individual who is facing intense scrutiny: Aurelio De Laurentiis. His handling of the Osimhen situation has drawn widespread criticism, including from former sporting director Mauro Meluso, who left his position in May. “It was a very complicated situation, but I believe Osimhen should have been sold last year,” Meluso stated during an interview with Radio Sportiva.