Victor Osimhen, Galatasaray and Napoli have a big decision on their hands after the unfortunate anterior cruciate ligament rupture injury suffered by Mauro Icardi.
Osimhen is on a season-long loan from Napoli to the Turkish giants, and there are rumours about whether he will serve the full term of his loan or exit in the January transfer window.
The Lions have begun the process of signing the Super Eagles star permanently but face opposition from top European clubs, including Premier League club Chelsea.
Whatever decision has to be taken over his future will now take a new twist as the Turkish champions will be unwilling to let him go after losing Icardi to a long-term injury.
As noted by Evening Standard, there is a break clause that allows him to leave if one of the 10 top European clubs listed in the deal makes an offer in January, and Gala will receive a fee.
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The Turkish champions denied there was such a clause in the deal and would like to keep the Nigerian, who has become a fan favourite in Istanbul, until the end of the season.
Osimhen confirmed to Nexus he will leave Istanbul at the end of the season, after which conversations would be had over his next destination, which could be anywhere.
Regardless of what Osimhen thinks or plans, he cannot leave the Ali Sami Yen Spor Kompleksi in January, particularly with the love the fans have shown him in his short time.
His release clause is €75 million, but it will not be enough to make him leave, with Michy Batshuayi being the only other recognised striker at Okan Buruk’s disposal.
Chelsea, Arsenal, Juventus and AC Milan will have to wait till the summer of 2025 if their interest in the Nigerian will materialise.
