Key Points:
- Victor Osimhen will earn €21m each year at Galatasaray. His pay excludes goal and trophy bonuses.
- Napoli will get a €75m fee and 10% from any future resale.
- His deal has €15m net pay, €1m loyalty bonus and €5m image rights yearly.
Victor Osimhen has signed a stunning deal with Turkish giants Galatasaray. His new contract will see him earn a massive €21m per year. This does not even include extra pay for goals or trophy wins.
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The Nigerian forward’s deal runs for four years. It starts from the 2025/26 season and ends in 2029. The full package is one of the biggest in Turkish football history.
Massive pay breakdown
Osimhen’s new pay has three major parts. He gets €15m net salary every year. He also earns €1m per year as a loyalty bonus. In addition, €5m will come from his image rights. Together, this makes a total of €21m yearly.
Galatasaray also agreed to pay Napoli a huge €75m transfer fee. In the deal, Napoli will get 10% from any future resale of the striker. This makes it one of the most expensive deals for a Nigerian player.
Nigerian fans react
Fans online have gone wild over the news. Many hailed Osimhen for making history in Europe. Some even said the move will make him one of Africa’s richest footballers.
Sports outlets report that this contract puts him among the top earners in world football. His switch is seen as a major boost for Galatasaray’s bid to dominate Europe.
Victor Osimhen’s journey from Nigeria to global fame keeps inspiring young players. With this record deal, he has set a new standard for African stars in the game.
