We can persuade Osimhen to stay, says Galatasaray boss

Galatasaray vice president İbrahim Hatipoğlu has expressed confidence in the club’s chances of securing Victor Osimhen on a permanent deal this summer.

Osimhen joined the Turkish Super Lig champions on loan from Napoli in September and has since made a significant impact, scoring 29 goals and providing five assists in 33 appearances across all competitions.

The 26-year-old Nigeria international has a €75 million release clause in his contract and is widely expected to attract interest from top European clubs at the end of the season.

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Despite the competition, Galatasaray are reportedly prepared to meet all financial and sporting requirements to keep the prolific forward in Istanbul.

Osimhen, however, has stated that he will make a decision regarding his future once the season concludes.

“His (Osimhen) words don’t mean he’s leaving. He said that even if he left in the worst-case scenario, Galatasaray would always be in his heart. But he didn’t say he’s leaving. We want him to stay with us,” Hatipoğlu told AS.