- Osimhen insists he's worth over €100m, citing his unique talent and success in football.
- Despite a €130m release clause and a summer filled with speculation, he's currently on loan at Galatasaray.
- The Nigerian striker has made an immediate impact with two goals and four assists in four matches.
Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen asserted that his market value surpasses €100 million, emphasising his unique position in the football world.
The forward, who has made headlines for his remarkable performances, is currently on a season-long loan at Galatasaray after a summer filled with transfer rumors linking him to some of Europe’s top clubs, including Manchester United, Paris Saint-Germain, Juventus, and Liverpool.
Osimhen's anticipated move was complicated by a substantial €130 million release clause, which thwarted potential transfers to both Chelsea and PSG as the summer window drew to a close. As negotiations stalled, a loan to Turkey emerged as a viable option for the 25-year-old player.
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano recently reported that Chelsea is considering a £40 million bid for Osimhen in January. However, despite circulating rumors of ongoing negotiations, Napoli officials have clarified that no discussions are currently taking place. Many fans have reacted skeptically to the suggested transfer fee, questioning its appropriateness for the reigning African Player of the Year.
In light of the recent transfer market dynamics, Osimhen addressed his valuation, stating, "I am worth more than €100 million. There are few players like me in the world who have achieved the same results and success as me.
He elaborated, "Everything is linked to my characteristics, the things I do on the pitch, and my quality. I think I deserve a high valuation. Do people think differently? Some say €15 million, others say €100-120-150. Everyone has different opinions."
Since joining Galatasaray, Osimhen has made an immediate impact, scoring two goals and providing four assists in just four matches, including a thrilling 3-3 draw against Kasımpaşa last weekend.
Osimhen originally joined Napoli from Lille in the summer of 2020 for a then-club record fee of €70 million, plus an additional €10 million in bonuses. During his two-season tenure with the Parthenopeans, he played a pivotal role in securing Napoli's first Scudetto title in over three decades during the 2022/23 season, finishing as Serie A’s top scorer with 26 goals.
Osimhen becomes most-followed Nigerian footballer on IG, here are the 9 most followed after him
Previously, TheRadar reported that Osimhen’s growing social media presence can be attributed to his electrifying performances for his new club, especially his assist run in his last three games.
After his record-setting loan move to Galatasaray, Osimhen’s follower count surged dramatically, proving his growing popularity among fans around the world. Within two weeks of the transfer, the 25-year-old saw his Instagram followers increase by 848,000, making him Nigeria’s leading most-followed personality in football.
