05.08.2026 18:00
A striking claim has been made about Galatasaray's star striker Victor Osimhen. It has been alleged that the Nigerian forward was offered to Atletico Madrid through intermediaries and that he is ready to take a pay cut. It was reported that the Spanish giants gave a negative response to this offer.
A striking claim has been made regarding Victor Osimhen, the star striker of Super Lig giant Galatasaray.
OFFERED TO ATLETICO MADRID
According to Spanish journalist Ruben Uria, the Nigerian striker's agents contacted Atletico Madrid and offered the player. The report stated that Osimhen is willing to accept a significant reduction in his salary and wants to move to Atletico Madrid.
NEGATIVE RESPONSE FROM ATLETICO
It was also reported that Atletico Madrid, after evaluating the offer, immediately responded negatively. It was stated that the club rejected the offer, citing that the future of Julian Alvarez and Alexander Sørloth has not yet been clarified. On the other hand, it was also claimed that the agents said they could complete the transfer for 75 million Euros, but Atletico did not find this figure realistic. It was emphasized that the Spanish club thinks Galatasaray will demand a much higher transfer fee.