Osimhen transfer to Galatasaray: Explaining the clauses that keep January Chelsea move alive

Published on by Godfred Budu

Victor Osimhen's transfer to Galatasaray has garnered significant attention, particularly due to the strategic break clause included in the deal.

The Nigeria international has secured a season-long loan to the Turkish giants after being sidelined at Napoli, yet he remains poised for a potential dream move as soon as January.

Several European powerhouses, including Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), and Liverpool, made attempts to secure an Osimhen transfer during the summer transfer window. Chelsea, in particular, made a strong push on deadline day to secure the Nigerian striker for Stamford Bridge, but ultimately fell short.

Osimhen transfer to Galatasaray: Explaining the clauses that keep January Chelsea move alive
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However, their chances of signing him in January remain intact, even after his surprising move to Turkey, where the summer transfer window remains open until September 13.

Osimhen is reported to have insisted on a break clause in his loan agreement with the Turkish club, which would enable him to join a select group of preferred European teams in January, should any of them express interest.

Understanding the key clauses behind Osimhen transfer to Galatasaray

Osimhen's transfer to Galatasaray comes with specific contractual nuances that could significantly influence his future. Among these are two crucial break clauses embedded in the deal.

According to Turkish media outlet A Spor, Osimhen's first move was to negotiate with Napoli for a reduction in his release clause from €130 million (£109.5 million) to €75 million (£63.2 million).

In exchange, Napoli secured the option to extend his contract by an additional year, until 2027, if he does not secure a permanent transfer by next summer—his previous contract was set to expire in June 2026.

Osimhen transfer to Galatasaray: Explaining the clauses that keep January Chelsea move alive
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More significantly, Osimhen included a break clause in his loan deal, allowing certain clubs the opportunity to sign him as early as January, despite his season-long commitment in Istanbul.

Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Bayern Munich are reportedly among the clubs on this list, with PSG and Real Madrid also believed to have the same option.

Galatasaray will cover Osimhen’s full weekly salary of £176,000, with the agreement requiring no loan fee in return.

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