11.05.2026 12:12
It has been claimed that the critical meeting where Galatasaray convinced Victor Osimhen to stay with the team took place at Fernando Muslera's farewell dinner. The Nigerian star reportedly turned down a massive offer from Al-Hilal to remain with the yellow-red team.
The behind-the-scenes story of Victor Osimhen's decision to stay at the team, who played a leading role in Galatasaray's 4th consecutive championship, has emerged. It was claimed that the critical meeting where the yellow-red club convinced the Nigerian star took place at the farewell dinner organized for Fernando Muslera.
CRITICAL MEETING AT MUSLERA'S FAREWELL DINNER
According to Sabah's report, a special farewell dinner was organized for Fernando Muslera, who played for Galatasaray for 14 years, at the end of last season. The night, organized by the players in the first week of June, was attended by head coach Okan Buruk and Football Branch Manager Abdullah Kavukcu. The most striking moment at the dinner was the special meeting with Victor Osimhen.
OKAN BURUK AND KAVUKCU MET WITH OSIMHEN
According to the report, Okan Buruk and Abdullah Kavukcu held a one-on-one meeting with Victor Osimhen, who was playing on loan at that time. It was claimed that the Nigerian star clearly stated during this meeting that he wanted to stay at the team if Galatasaray reached an agreement with Napoli. After this conversation, it was stated that the yellow-red management based all their transfer planning on Osimhen.
HE REJECTED THE FORTUNE FROM SAUDI ARABIA
While it was stated that Victor Osimhen's transfer process lasted for weeks, it was reported that Napoli did not back down from the 75 million euro release clause. On the other hand, it was noted that the Saudi Arabian team Al-Hilal offered the Nigerian striker a 3-year deal worth 50 million euros per season.
However, it was claimed that Osimhen gave up a total difference of approximately 87 million euros to stay at Galatasaray and said "Yes" to the yellow-red club for 21 million euros per year.
GALATASARAY COMPLETED THE HISTORIC TRANSFER
It was stated that after Osimhen's sacrifice, the Galatasaray management obtained a bank guarantee and paid the 75 million euro transfer fee requested by Napoli.
The Nigerian star made a direct contribution to a total of 75 goals in 74 matches for Galatasaray, scoring 59 goals and providing 16 assists. According to Transfermarkt data, Osimhen's current market value is also at 75 million euros.