Galatasaray has suffered a significant setback in their pursuit of Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen as Napoli rejected their latest offer of €70 million, to be paid in five installments.
According to renowned football transfer expert Gianluca Di Marzio, Napoli is standing firm on their demands, insisting on €75 million to be paid in just two installments, accompanied by letters of credit from the bank as guarantee.
This development comes shortly after another blow to the Turkish giants when Napoli previously turned down an offer matching Osimhen's release clause amount of €75 million, but likely with payment terms that didn't satisfy the Italian club.
The 26-year-old Nigerian international spent the entire last season on loan at Galatasaray and has reportedly reached a personal agreement with the club for a three-year contract with an option for an additional year.
Sources close to the player indicate that Osimhen has made his intentions clear, stating he won't report for Napoli's pre-season training in the coming days, further highlighting his determination to make the move to Turkey permanent.
The transfer saga continues to unfold as both clubs negotiate the financial structure of the deal, with Napoli showing no signs of compromising on their valuation of the striker who has been a standout performer in Serie A before his loan move.
Football analysts suggest that while Galatasaray remains determined to secure Osimhen's signature, they may need to restructure their payment proposal to meet Napoli's strict financial requirements.
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