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Turkish giants Galatasaray appear unwilling to abandon their pursuit of Nigerian international striker Victor Osimhen and continue to engage with Napoli regarding a potential transfer.
That much-discussed €75 million release clause specifically for foreign clubs recently expired. However, Galatasaray hadn`t indicated they would simply trigger it by depositing the full sum in a single payment anyway. Their preference, even while the clause was active, leaned towards structuring the €75 million valuation over multiple financial periods.
Previous discussions had encountered a point of friction. Napoli, quite understandably, sought solid bank guarantees to secure the financial viability of any permanent transfer for a player of Osimhen`s value. This requirement seemingly led to a temporary halt in proceedings. Yet, this pause appears to have been just that – temporary.
Galatasaray has now reportedly tabled a fresh offer for consideration by Napoli and their president, Aurelio De Laurentiis. The proposed overall fee remains pegged at €75 million. However, the payment structure is now specified: €40 million paid upfront, followed by two subsequent installments of €17.5 million each. Simple arithmetic confirms the total sum remains consistent.
While Napoli is reportedly open to the concept of a structured payment, their primary focus remains intently fixed on the precise terms of payment and, crucially, the robustness of the associated bank guarantees. In the intricate world of football finance, the assurance of receiving funds is often as significant as the agreed-upon figure itself.
Sources suggest the coming hours could prove critical in determining whether this revised offer brings the clubs closer to an agreement or if further negotiation, or indeed a breakdown, is imminent.
Observing this unfolding situation from Italy is Juventus, reportedly maintaining a keen interest in developments, should the door open for their potential involvement.
The Victor Osimhen transfer saga, therefore, persists – currently centered less on the price tag itself and more on the detailed mechanics of payment assurance and financial security, with potential interested parties watching the delicate negotiation.