Napoli has issued a firm stance to Galatasaray: Victor Osimhen will only leave if his full €75 million release clause is met.
The Turkish giants, impressed by Osimhen’s stellar performances during his loan spell—16 goals and five assists in just 20 appearances—recently tabled a €65 million offer. Napoli flatly rejected it, holding firm on the striker’s €75 million valuation.
To make the deal possible, Galatasaray has been working behind the scenes, securing a sponsor willing to cover 70% of the fee, leaving the club responsible for the remaining 30%. However, Napoli’s Sporting Director, Giovanni Manna, has reportedly told the Istanbul side that even with financial backing, Galatasaray lacks the resources to meet the asking price outright. 
Osimhen’s loan contract contains a clause that entitles Galatasaray to €6 million in compensation if he’s sold during the January window, effectively raising his release clause to €81 million for that period. With Napoli unwilling to negotiate and other European heavyweights like Manchester United and Chelsea circling, Galatasaray faces an uphill battle to keep the Nigerian striker beyond the current season.
