Galatasaray vice president taunts the unlucky suitors of Victor Osimhen

Abdullah Kavukcu relishes victory after snapping up the Nigerian striker despite European competition.

Abdullah Kavukcu & Victor Osimhen / Credit photo : Instagram

Victor Osimhen is making his return to Galatasaray. The Nigerian international, targeted by several top European clubs, has ultimately chosen to head to Istanbul. The vice president confirmed Osimhen's imminent signing with a direct jab at the disappointed clubs who had hoped to secure the player.

The vice president of Galatasaray was especially pleased to have beaten out all the European and Saudi contenders to secure the Nigerian international for €75 million. Abdullah Kavukcu made no secret of his pride in pulling off such a complex deal in the face of fierce competition. The Turkish executive emphasized the Istanbul club’s determination, which began at the start of the year, to convince Osimhen to stay in Turkey.

"My president and I believed in this and started back in January. We worked hard to raise the funds, without selling anything. We’re paying part of the fee up front and will cover the full amount within a year. We said Galatasaray had the ability to pay, and we proved it," the vice president declared as Victor Osimhen arrived in Istanbul.

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Without naming the other clubs involved, Abdullah Kavukcu pointed out that some believed they could lure Osimhen with massive, enticing offers, but the striker made a clear choice in favor of Galatasaray. The president stressed the Nigerian’s desire to return to familiar surroundings and a fanbase with whom he already shares a strong bond.

"The final transfer formalities will be completed on Thursday. Some people have called us PR professionals. We hope those who said that will pay us for it. Galatasaray is huge! We’ve done this without asking anyone for money. As for other transfers, the fans should stay calm, believe in us, and trust us," Abdullah Kavukcu concluded.

The financial details of the deal highlight Galatasaray’s ambition. The club will pay €40 million up front to Napoli, then settle the remaining €35 million in two installments of €17.5 million over the next twelve months. A special clause prevents Galatasaray from selling Osimhen to an Italian club before 2027, and Napoli will also receive 10% of any future sale.