Galatasaray chief says repeating Osimhen’s ₦119bn transfer is too difficult

Galatasaray vice-president Abdurrahim Albayrak admitted that duplicating the club’s record 75 million euro (≈₦119 billion) transfer for Victor Osimhen would be very difficult financially, despite the team’s ambition to win the Champions League. Speaking to NTV as reported by Ajansspor, Albayrak noted Osimhen’s significant contribution since his July 2025 permanent signing but stressed that paying such a fee again is unrealistic at present. He added that Galatasaray will still pursue quality transfers and remains hopeful of capturing European glory, referencing their past UEFA Cup win as divine encouragement. Osimhen, who has three years left on his Galatasaray contract, has been linked with a summer exit, with European powerhouses Barcelona, Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea, and Arsenal reportedly interested in his services. The original transfer surpassed interest from Saudi Pro League clubs and other top-five European leagues, highlighting Osimhen’s market value. For Nigerian fans, this situation raises questions about the player’s future stability and potential impact on his national team role if he moves to a league with limited playing time. Galatasaray’s financial constraint also signals a broader trend where Turkish clubs may struggle to retain elite African talent, affecting future transfer prospects for Nigerian players targeting Europe. If Osimhen leaves Galatasaray this summer, which league would best support his growth and Nigeria’s World Cup hopes?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/06/07/turkey-we-cant-repeat-osimhens-transfer-galatasaray-chief/