Victor Osimhen has done it again! The Nigerian striker remains the most expensive Nigerian footballer in history, following his €75 million permanent move to Galatasaray this summer.
Omo this one loud o! Even with all the new-gen talents coming up, Osimhen is still setting the pace.
The 26-year-old, who was on loan at the Istanbul club last season, made the switch official after Galatasaray agreed to activate his full release clause from Napoli.
Why He Chose Galatasaray Over Saudi & Europe
Despite massive offers from Saudi Arabian clubs and other European giants, Osimhen reportedly chose to remain in the Süper Lig, citing his connection to the club, fans, and city.
According to reports, Galatasaray will spread the €75 million payment over a one-year period, making it one of the biggest transfers in Turkish football history.
Omo, talk about choosing love over luxury. Respect!
But Wait — Napoli Still Paid More
Interestingly, this €75 million isn’t even Osimhen’s highest transfer value.
Let’s rewind to 2020/2021 — Napoli signed him from Lille for a record €78.9 million, a deal that still holds the record for highest amount ever spent on a Nigerian player.
So while Galatasaray’s move was huge, Napoli still tops the all-time Osimhen price tag list.
Who Else Is on Nigeria’s Costliest List?
Osimhen leads the chart, but let’s not forget the other big spenders on Nigerian stars:
- Alex Iwobi – €30.4m (Everton from Arsenal, 2019/2020)
- Kelechi Iheanacho – €27.7m (Leicester from Man City)
- Odion Ighalo – €23.3m (Watford to Chinese Super League, 2016/2017)
- Fulham also spent €25.7m to bring Iwobi from Everton recently
Omo, the list full of ballers who dey cash out big time.
What Next for Osimhen?
Now fully a Galatasaray player, Osimhen is expected to lead the club’s charge in both the Turkish Süper Lig and European competitions this season.
With the weight of expectations and a hefty transfer fee, all eyes will be on the Nigerian forward to deliver even more magic.
If he scores as much as he did on loan, omo defenders go collect!
