Victor Osimhen’s Chelsea Transfer Falls Through as Napoli Agree Deal with Galatasaray


Victor Osimhen’s Chelsea Transfer Falls Through as Napoli Agree Deal with Galatasaray
Chelsea’s pursuit of Napoli striker Victor Osimhen has hit a dead end, with reports confirming that Napoli have reached an agreement to permanently transfer the 26-year-old Nigerian to Galatasaray, where he spent the 2024/25 season on loan. Despite earlier speculation of a move to Stamford Bridge, including claims of a medical booked with Chelsea, Osimhen has prioritized a return to the Turkish club, effectively ending hopes of a Premier League switch this summer. Transfer Details and Collapse of Chelsea Deal Napoli and Galatasaray finalized a €75 million (£64 million) deal, structured as €40 million upfront and €35 million by 2026, with a clause preventing Osimhen’s transfer to another Serie A club before 2027. Osimhen, who scored 37 goals and provided...