Victor Osimhen is once again showing why he carries such a hefty price tag, delivering standout performances that highlight what clubs may have missed out on when he faced Tottenham Hotspur in the Europa League.
The Nigerian striker joined Galatasaray on loan this summer after no club was willing to meet his substantial €130 million (£108 million) release clause. Since moving to Turkey, however, Osimhen has reminded Europe of his value.
In just five Super Lig games, he’s tallied four goals and two assists. In the Europa League, he’s added two goals and two assists, including a brace against Spurs on Thursday night.
Against Tottenham, Osimhen was relentless. He took seven shots, five of which were on target, and constantly troubled their defense. So far this season, he’s only gone without a goal contribution once, proving nearly impossible to contain.
This impressive form may have Chelsea regretting their decision to pass on him, as they were in the market for a forward but weren’t prepared to pay his high asking price over the summer.
Now, with his outstanding performances at Galatasaray, Chelsea and other clubs might consider making a move for him in January or next summer — and at a significantly reduced fee.
When Osimhen moved to Turkey, he renegotiated his contract with Napoli, where he was sidelined by new manager Antonio Conte. The revised contract includes a lower release clause, dropping to €90 million (£75 million) in January and further decreasing to €75 million (£62 million) in summer 2025.
Interestingly, Osimhen’s loan agreement with Galatasaray allows him to end his loan early if one of 10 unnamed clubs makes an offer for a permanent transfer in January.
This unique clause could make him an even more attractive option for top clubs, including Chelsea, who may find his new, lower release fee hard to resist. Given his stellar displays in Turkey and the Europa League, it’s likely Osimhen will be a hot commodity in the upcoming transfer windows.
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