By Dayo Awoniyi
Turkish champions Galatasaray have reportedly slapped a staggering €150 million price tag on Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen, amid growing interest from Barcelona and other top European clubs, Nigeria Footballng reports.
Osimhen, who recently completed a permanent move to Galatasaray following a prolific loan spell from Napoli, has continued his red-hot form in front of goal, scoring 37 goals in 41 appearances across all competitions.
According to reports from Spain, Barcelona view the Nigerian international as a potential long-term successor to veteran striker Robert Lewandowski, whose contract at the Camp Nou runs until 2026.
However, the Catalan giants’ well-documented financial limitations—combined with Osimhen’s reported €15 million annual salary—could present significant obstacles to any transfer pursuit.
Turkish media sources also indicate that Galatasaray’s valuation exceeds by €20 million the release clause Osimhen had in his previous Napoli contract.
The forward remains under contract until 2029, giving Galatasaray a strong negotiating position in any potential deal.
The 26-year-old has been one of Europe’s most consistent goal-scorers in recent seasons and remains a key figure for both Galatasaray and the Nigerian national team.
Samuel Ahmadu is a distinguished multimedia journalist and women's football expert with over 15 years of experience in the industry. On the back of domestic engagement since 2008, he began his international career journey at Goal.com in February 2014, where he served as an African women's football correspondent for nearly eight years. During his tenure at Goal.com, Samuel covered major events such as three Women's Africa Cup of Nations (2016, 2018, 2022) and the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada plus 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. His work at Goal.com earned him widespread acclaim, particularly for his in-depth profiles of African football stars, notably Asisat Oshoala, whose rise he documented from her early years to her breakthrough at the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup in 2014. Prior to his role at Goal.com, Samuel freelanced for various print and broadcast media outlets in Nigeria, including Graphics Newspaper, Radio Nigeria, Grace FM, and Savid Newspaper. His extensive experience and expertise led to his appointment to the Nigeria Football Federation's Standing Committee on Women's Football Development from 2016 to 2018. Since February 2018, Samuel has been the Social Media Manager for Nigeria's women's national teams.In 2019, Samuel joined the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as a women's football content contributor and was promoted to Women's Football Editor in 2021. His contributions to women's football continued as he worked as a Media Consultant for Content Creation and Editorials at the 2022 CAF Women's Champions League. Currently, Samuel also serves as the spokesman for the Nigeria Women Football League, further solidifying his influence and dedication to the growth of women's football in Africa.
