Galatasaray was preparing to finish the record signature of Victor Osimhen from Napoli

Turkish champions Galatasaray should finish the historic signature of Napoli striker Victor Osimhen on Wednesday, a record of 75 million euros in Super Lig to bring the player back to the club for a long -term agreement.

After long negotiations with Napoli officials in Milan to finalize the agreement, the clubs finally satisfied themselves with a global set, erase the previous Turkish record, which stood at around 20 million euros after the move of Youssef Eneria in Fenerbahce last summer.

Despite the reported interest of several other European teams as well as the Saudi outfit Al Hilal, Osimhen decided that he wanted to return to Galatasaray. The Nigerian international spent the previous season on loan to the club, winning both the Super Lig title and the Turkish Cup.

He should land in Istanbul around 7:00 p.m. CET, with Galatasaray’s social media giving fans the opportunity to follow the flight live, showing how important the move is for the club.

The Nigerian striker should also be welcomed by a massive crowd at arrivals.

He also had an individually remarkable season, finishing as a top scorer in the league with 26 goals, while breaking the Turkish record for most goals scored in a single campaign by a foreign player (36).

Osimhen spent four seasons in Napoli, in which he helped the Italian outfit winning his first Serie A in 33 years during the 2022/23 campaign, scoring 26 goals and recording four assists.

However, after fighting with the club the following year, he was left in the limbo, Galatasaray who took advantage of a loan agreement for the 2024/25 season.

Fans fell in love with him during his visit, and he is now returning to Istanbul to continue his trip, with the opportunity to make a seismic brand on Turkish football.