Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen has cemented his status as the most expensive Nigerian footballer in history after finalizing a permanent move to the Turkish giants this summer for €75 million.
The 26-year-old forward, who spent last season on loan with the Istanbul club, opted to return to the Süper Lig despite receiving substantial offers from Saudi Arabian clubs and several European teams. Galatasaray has committed to paying his full €75 million release clause within a year.
Interestingly, this isn't even the highest transfer fee ever paid for Osimhen. When he joined Napoli from Lille ahead of the 2020/2021 season, the Italian club paid a record €78.9 million for his services.
Top 5 Most Expensive Nigerian Footballers
Following Osimhen on the list of Nigeria's most expensive footballers is Fulham playmaker Alex Iwobi, who cost Everton €30.4 million when they signed him from Arsenal during the 2019/2020 season.
Leicester City paid €27.7 million for Kelechi Iheanacho, placing him third on the list. Iwobi appears again in fourth place with his €25.7 million move from Everton to Fulham. Completing the top five is Odion Ighalo, who commanded a €23.3 million fee when he transferred from Watford in the 2016/2017 season.
Osimhen's latest transfer has not only maintained his position at the top of Nigeria's transfer record list but has also made him the most expensive player in Turkish football history.
The striker's decision to return to Galatasaray highlights his commitment to the club where he enjoyed a successful loan spell last season, despite having opportunities to join more financially lucrative leagues.
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