Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has become the most valuable player to ever join the Turkish Super Lig, with his €100m valuation placing him €70m ahead of second-ranked Nicolò Zaniolo (€30m), according to PUNCH Sports Extra.
Osimhen’s Impact at Galatasaray
Osimhen joined Galatasaray on loan from Napoli last summer after failed moves to Chelsea and Saudi Arabia. Since then, he has scored 19 goals in 24 appearances, justifying his massive valuation.
According to Transfermarkt, Osimhen leads an elite list of top-valued transfers in Turkey, which includes:
- Nicolò Zaniolo (€30m, Roma to Galatasaray)
- Jean Michael Seri (€25m)
- Steven Nzonzi (€23m)
- Tanguy Ndombele (€22m)
- Sofyan Amrabat (€22m)
- Mauro Icardi (€22m)
- Wilfried Zaha (€22m)
- Fred (€20m, Manchester United to Fenerbahce)
Summer Transfer Battle: PSG vs. Manchester United
Osimhen is expected to make a big-money move this summer, with Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester United both verbally offering to meet his €75m release clause, which becomes active in the transfer window.
Turkish journalist Yagiz Sabuncuoglu stated:
- PSG and United have both agreed to meet Napoli’s price.
- A Real Madrid player is reportedly helping Osimhen sign with a top management agency.
- Galatasaray will struggle to keep him beyond June.
Manchester United’s new manager Ruben Amorim has identified Osimhen as his top striker target, given the struggles of Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee in the Premier League. United’s football director, Jason Wilcox, is considering a player-exchange deal, but Napoli prefers a cash payment.
Osimhen’s Career Trajectory
Osimhen’s rise has been remarkable:
- Led Napoli to their first Serie A title in 33 years (2022/23), scoring 26 league goals and becoming the first African to win the Capocannoniere (Serie A top scorer award).
- Galatasaray attempted to sign him permanently in January (€65m bid), but Napoli rejected it in favor of the €75m release clause.
- Ranked 8th in the 2023 Ballon d’Or voting.
What’s Next?
- PSG offers guaranteed Champions League football and potential domestic dominance.
- Manchester United presents the opportunity to lead their attack and revive the club’s fortunes under Amorim.
As the summer transfer window approaches, Osimhen remains one of Europe’s most sought-after strikers, with his next move crucial for his career.
