75 million euros! The 26-year-old "Air Overlord" officially left the team, and the Star and Moon Legion welcomed the "new spark of the front line"

Early in the morning of August 1, 2025, an official announcement from the club made countless people breathe: 26-year-old forward core Victor Osmeen officially joined the Turkish Super League giant Galatasaray for a transfer fee of 75 million euros.

This is not ordinary "departure" news. From landing in Naples for 70 million euros in 2020 to now switching to the Turkish Super League for 75 million euros, every turn of Osmeen has touched the nerves of the football circle. And this time, his new battlefield is Istanbul on the Mediterranean. The "two-way choice" behind

75 million euros

According to the official statement issued by both clubs, the core terms of this transfer are clear: Naples will receive a net transfer fee of 75 million euros in one lump sum (this number exceeds the historical signing record of Turkish Super League), and if Osmeon transfers to other clubs in the future, the new owner will need to return 10% of the transaction profit to Naples; the contract term is 4 years, effective from the 2025-2026 season; in terms of salary, Osmeon will receive a fixed annual salary of 15 million euros after tax each season, plus a loyalty bonus of 1 million euros (need to meet the basic conditions such as the number of appearances and other aspects of the season) and a portrait right income of 5 million euros.

"This is a win-win deal." A person familiar with the negotiations revealed, "Napoli needs to make room for lineup updates, and Galatasaray's interest is Osmeon's competitive state, which is still in his prime - he is only 26 years old, the golden age for the striker."

Napoli's "Memory of Youth"

Since switching from Paris Saint-Germain to Naples in the summer of 2020, Osmeon has long become the city's "football symbol". In the 2022-2023 season, he used his dominant performance of 29 goals and 12 assists to help Napoli regain the Serie A championship after 33 years; in the Champions League, he scored twice in a key game against Liverpool, and used goals to tear the opponent's defense for the team; even though he was trapped in injuries and tactical adjustments in the past two seasons, he is still the team's most reliable "terminator" - last season, he played 38 times for Napoli and contributed 21 goals and 9 assists.

"Osmeen is part of Naples." The head coach of Naples could not hide his reluctance at the press conference. "His departure will damage the team's strength, but we respect his choice and thank him for all the glory he left for the team."

Galatasaray's "ambitious chess game"

Why did Galatasaray choose the Turkish Super League? For the 26-year-old Osmaine, this is not "short for the next best", but an active adjustment in her career. In recent years, the Turkish Super League has attracted more and more top stars due to its high investment and international layout. The Turkish Super League is gradually becoming a new combination of "star arena" and "commercial value incubation site". As a traditional Turkish Super League giant, Galatasaray has a huge fan base (average of more than 50,000 spectators at home) and stable financial support, which can provide Osmeon with a more relaxed playing environment: there is no need to compete with multiple powerful forwards in the main position, nor does it have to frequently change the way of playing due to team tactical adjustments.

"We need a striker who can change the direction of the game." President Galatasaray said bluntly at the signing ceremony, "Osmain's technical characteristics are highly consistent with our tactical system - his speed, shooting skills and in-going smell can help us go further in the league and the Champions League."

New starting point: Istanbul's "front legend"

For Osmain, Istanbul's Ali Sami Young Stadium (RAMS Park Stadium) may be another "dream theatre" of his career. This was once a blessed place for Dutch legend Luther Gulit to win the Champions League championship, and it was also a stage for superstars such as former Brazilian international Romario and former Argentine striker Crespo to leave their highlights. Now, the 26-year-old Osmeen comes with the halo of "Serie A champion member". His goal is clear: "I want to be a part of Galatasaray's history."

From the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium in Naples to the Galatasaray Arena, from the Apennines to the Bosphorus, Osmeen's transfer is not only an important turning point in his personal career, but also reflects the diversified changes in the European football transfer market - top stars are no longer limited to the traditional framework of the "five major leagues", and the rise of emerging leagues is providing players with more diversified development paths.

When Osmeen appeared on the streets of Istanbul wearing Galatasaray's robe, his story had just opened a new page. Can this Nigerian scorer, who once ignited the enthusiasm of fans with goals in Serie A, continue to write a "front legend" in the Turkish Super League? Perhaps it won't take long before the answer will be revealed in Galatasaray's cheers.

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