06.01.2025 19:00
Victor Osimhen, who was loaned from Napoli to Galatasaray and whose transfer the club wants to secure, rejected an offer from Manchester United that wanted to sign him during the winter transfer window. The president of the Italian club, Aurelio De Laurentiis, was very angry about Osimhen's decision and reacted by saying, "Then let him stay where he is. Tell Galatasaray to take Osimhen."
A significant development has occurred regarding Victor Osimhen, who was loaned to Galatasaray from Napoli during the summer transfer window and is working hard to secure his permanent transfer.
REJECTED MANCHESTER UNITED
While the yellow-red team's efforts continue, the world-famous striker remains involved in numerous transfer rumors. Osimhen, who is pursued by major clubs, recently rejected a transfer offer from Manchester United, who wanted to sign him during the winter transfer window.
THEY CAME TO ISTANBUL
According to a report from the Italian press, La Repubblica, Napoli's Sporting Director Giovanni Manna traveled to Istanbul to hold a meeting with Osimhen. During the meeting, it was discussed that the star striker could leave Galatasaray in January and transfer to Manchester United with a permanent deal.
WANTS TO STAY AT GALATASARAY
However, it was reported that Victor Osimhen rejected leaving Galatasaray and preferred to stay with the yellow-red team until the end of the season. The 25-year-old forward had previously expressed that he was happy to be at Galatasaray and wanted to remain with the team until the end of the season.
THIS DECISION ANGERED NAPOLI'S PRESIDENT
In this report from Le Repubblica, it was stated that after the Nigerian striker rejected the offer, Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis lost his temper. Laurentiis reacted by saying, "Then let him stay where he is. Tell Galatasaray to take Osimhen."
GALATASARAY PERFORMANCE
Victor Osimhen, whom Galatasaray also wants to acquire permanently, has played in 16 matches under the yellow-red jersey this season. Osimhen scored 13 goals and provided 5 assists in these matches. The Nigerian striker, whose current market value is reported to be 75 million euros, has a contract with the Italian club until 2026.