When Galatasaray triggered the €75 million release clause to pry Victor Osimhen away from Naples last summer, the footballing world met the move with a mixture of awe and intense scrutiny. Critics labeled the record-breaking fee a “crazy investment” for the Turkish giants.
Fast forward to the eve of a seismic UEFA Champions League knockout clash against Juventus, and the narrative has shifted from financial risk to a masterclass in market timing.
Speaking ahead of the Lions’ trip to Turin, Galatasaray Vice President Abdullah Kavukcu delivered a bold assessment of his star asset. According to the executive, the Nigerian talisman is no longer a €75 million player—his market value has effectively surged to a staggering €150 million.
“When we bought him, many people talked about it as a crazy investment,” Kavukcu remarked. “I think Victor proved everyone wrong, considering his value has doubled.”
Performance by the Numbers
Osimhen hasn’t just talked the talk; he has sprinted, leaped, and finished his way into the hearts of the Cimbom faithful. His debut season in Istanbul has been nothing short of prolific:
Appearances: 23
Goals: 15
Assists: 5
Current Form: One of the most clinical strikers in European football.
His blend of raw athleticism and refined poaching has turned the RAMS Park into a fortress and placed Galatasaray firmly on the map of European contenders.
A European Tug-of-War
This exponential rise in value hasn’t escaped the gaze of the continent’s elite. Despite Kavukcu’s insistence that the club intends to “achieve great things together,” the rumor mill is spinning at a frantic pace.
A quartet of European heavyweights is reportedly circling the 26-year-old:
Paris Saint-Germain: Searching for a focal point to lead their post-Mbappé era.
Barcelona: Eyeing a long-term successor to their aging frontline.
Bayern Munich & Atletico Madrid: Both looking for the clinical edge Osimhen provides.
The timing of Kavukcu’s comments adds a layer of psychological intrigue to the upcoming playoff. Osimhen arrives in Turin as a “Juve-slayer,” boasting a dominant personal record against the Bianconeri with six wins in eight career meetings.
As the Super Eagles star prepares to step onto the pitch in Italy once more, he does so not as a discarded talent from Serie A, but as a €150 million enigma that the world’s richest clubs are desperate to solve.
