31.07.2025 16:00
Galatasaray's transfer of Victor Osimhen has received extensive coverage in the global press. This transfer will be the most expensive in Turkish football history. Osimhen's transfer confirms Galatasaray's aim to step into the pinnacle of European football and mount a significant challenge in the Champions League. Here are some headlines from the world press...
The transfer of Victor Osimhen to Super Lig giant Galatasaray has resonated around the world. Following his loan season at the yellow-reds, the 26-year-old Nigerian striker is preparing to sign with his permanent transfer this time, and developments regarding him have been widely covered in the global press.
Here are some headlines from the world press;
"THIS TIME NOT LOAN, PERMANENT"
MUNDO DEPORTIVO (SPAIN): "Osimhen is heading to Turkey... After weeks of tough negotiations, the Nigerian striker is preparing to leave Napoli and become Galatasaray's new player. With the completion of long negotiations with Osimhen, the forward is now ready to embark on a new adventure at Galatasaray, this time with a permanent contract, not a loan."
"THE MOST EXPENSIVE TRANSFER IN TURKISH FOOTBALL HISTORY"
SPORT BOX (RUSSIA): "Osimhen's transfer to Galatasaray will be the most expensive transfer in Turkish football history. Napoli forward Victor Osimhen is heading to Istanbul to complete his transfer to Galatasaray."
"BIG DREAMS ARE BEING BUILT IN ISTANBUL"
SPORTSMEDIASET (ITALY): "Osimhen's arrival in Istanbul represents the biggest transfer move in terms of economic significance and image for the Turkish club in its history. This major operation confirms Galatasaray's aim to step into the pinnacle of European football, elevate the quality of the squad under Okan Buruk, and launch a major dream assault on the Champions League. In addition to Osimhen, Galatasaray has also completed the transfer of Leroy Sané during this transfer period. Big dreams are now being built in Istanbul."
"MVP OF THE TURKISH LEAGUE"
MARCA (SPAIN): "Victor Osimhen, who is now officially a candidate to be one of the biggest transfers in Turkish football, has become a player of Galatasaray. After playing on loan for a season, the Istanbul club purchased Osimhen from Napoli for over 75 million euros. This became the most expensive transfer in the history of Turkish football... leaving behind Beşiktaş's 25 million euros paid to Benfica for Kökçü by a significant margin. The MVP of the Turkish league... quite clearly. On the other hand, Galatasaray continues to widen the gap with Fenerbahçe, coached by José Mourinho. In addition to Osimhen, high-salaried Leroy Sané from Bayern, Jakobs from Monaco, and Frankowski from Lens have been transferred. They have built a fantastic team."
"WANTED TO RETURN AT ANY COST"
VOETBAL NIEUWS (NETHERLANDS): "Osimhen chose Galatasaray: the 75 million record transfer is being completed. Osimhen played on loan at Galatasaray last season and had an impressive season. Although he received more attractive offers, including from Al-Hilal, he wanted to return to Istanbul at any cost."
"WAS PERSISTENT ABOUT RETURNING TO GALATASARAY"
ALWEEAM (SAUDI ARABIA): "There are shocking figures behind Osimhen's return to Galatasaray. After his loan period at Galatasaray ended, Osimhen returned to Napoli, but the player was persistent about returning to Galatasaray."
"OSIMHEN SURPASSED EXPECTATIONS"
MOTO CICLISMO (PORTUGAL): "Victor Osimhen made a move to Galatasaray, surpassing expectations and leading to a transfer frenzy worth 75 million euros. With an unexpected development that will reshape the football world, Napoli's powerful forward is preparing to transfer to Galatasaray. This transfer is poised to resonate in the football world."