Victor Osimhen Galatasaray Exit: Agents Reportedly Pitching Nigerian Striker to Chelsea, Arsenal, Real Madrid and Barcelona

Victor Osimhen may have delivered one of the standout individual seasons in Galatasaray’s recent history, but according to reports, the wheels are already turning behind the scenes on a potential departure from the Turkish champions.

TEAMtalk reports that the 27-year-old Nigerian striker’s agents are actively canvassing Europe’s top clubs ahead of the summer transfer window, with Chelsea, Arsenal, Real Madrid, and Barcelona all reportedly monitoring his situation closely. The report suggests this activity is ongoing despite Osimhen’s contentment at the club.

Osimhen completed a permanent transfer to Galatasaray from Napoli last summer in a deal worth €75 million. Since then, he has repaid that investment handsomely — scoring 22 goals across all competitions in the 2025/26 campaign, including seven in the UEFA Champions League. His contributions played a central role in Galatasaray securing the 2025/26 Süper Lig title.

Despite those numbers and his reported happiness in Istanbul, the alleged behind-the-scenes manoeuvring from his representatives indicates the striker retains aspirations of competing in one of Europe’s five major leagues. His performances on the continental stage this season have apparently done little to dampen interest from top clubs.

Galatasaray, however, have drawn a firm line in the sand. Club president Dursun Özbek has publicly stated he would not entertain the idea of selling Osimhen for €100 million — a figure that would already represent a significant premium on what the club paid just twelve months ago. Vice-president Abdullah Kavukçu went further, asserting he would not sanction a sale even if an offer of €150 million were placed on the table.

Those valuations reflect not just Osimhen’s current form but also Galatasaray’s leverage in any negotiation. The club holds a permanent contract with the player following last summer’s switch from Napoli, where Osimhen had previously been one of Serie A’s most prolific strikers — winning the Capocannoniere award in the 2022/23 season with 26 league goals as he helped Napoli end a 33-year wait for the Serie A title.

Osimhen spent the first half of the 2024/25 season on loan at Galatasaray before the move was made permanent, giving both parties time to establish the relationship that Özbek and Kavukçu are now so keen to protect.

The summer window is set to open in June, and with the 2026 FIFA World Cup scheduled to follow shortly after, the next few months could prove decisive in shaping Osimhen’s immediate future. Nigeria will be among the nations hoping to have their leading striker in peak form and settled ahead of that tournament.

Whether any European club is willing to meet Galatasaray’s asking price remains to be seen. No formal bids have been reported, and all interest at this stage is, according to reports, at an exploratory level.