Napoli have approved a deal for Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen to join Turkish club Galatasaray on loan until the end of the season.
This development comes after a potential move to Chelsea fell through on transfer deadline day.
With the transfer window still open in Turkey, Osimhen could soon find himself donning the Galatasaray jersey, as he is not expected to feature for Napoli this season.
Napoli manager Antonio Conte has made it clear that there is no chance for the striker to play for the club if he stays, believed to be due to Osimhen’s apparent disrespect towards the team by expressing his willingness to join another club.
Osimhen was initially linked with a move to Saudi Arabia and Chelsea, but the latter’s pursuit of the striker ultimately fell through after several weeks of negotiations.
It is reported that Chelsea and Osimhen failed to agree on personal terms, leading the English club to walk away from the deal.
A lifeline for Victor Osimhen
In a related move, Napoli have signed Romelu Lukaku on a three-year deal from Chelsea, further complicating Osimhen’s future at the Italian club.
With Lukaku’s arrival, it is clear that Osimhen needs to find a new club to secure regular playing time and continue his development.
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Sky Italy reports a potential loan move to Galatasaray presents an opportunity for Osimhen to showcase his talent in a different league and potentially earn a permanent transfer in the future.
However, the deal is still subject to the completion of the necessary formalities and paperwork.
As the transfer saga surrounding Victor Osimhen continues to unfold, fans and pundits alike will be closely monitoring the situation to see where the talented striker ends up and how his career progresses from here.
