Osimhen could depart from Napoli for €90M in January, report says

By Oguine Daniel Oguine

Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen reportedly has a €90 million release clause that could trigger his departure from Napoli during the January transfer window, according to RAI Sport.

After joining Galatasaray on loan earlier this season, Osimhen had previously drawn interest from several clubs, including Al-Ahli, Chelsea, and PSG, but negotiations failed to materialize over the summer.

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Before his loan, Osimhen extended his contract with Napoli until June 2027, reducing his release clause from €130 million to €75 million. However, journalist Ciro Venerato, speaking to Corriere Azzurro, revealed that a separate €90 million clause permits Osimhen to leave Napoli in January, though this clause does not apply to Serie A clubs.

Juventus has been mentioned as a potential suitor for the 25-year-old striker. Nevertheless, Galatasaray vice-president İbrahim Hatipoğlu has stated that Osimhen will remain with the club through the winter.

The prolific forward, who was the top scorer in Serie A for the 2022-23 season, recently scored his first two goals for Galatasaray in an exciting 3-3 draw against Kasımpaşa. Before his loan, Osimhen netted 76 goals in 133 appearances for Napoli.