Osimhen close to joining Galatasaray on permanent basis

Victor Osimhen was absent on Monday as Serie A champions Napoli resumed training, with the Nigeria striker in negotiations to join Turkish club Galatasaray on a permanent basis. The players “met at the training centre for medical examinations and physical tests. Victor Osimhen was absent and provided a medical certificate,” said Napoli in a brief […]

Victor Osimhen was absent on Monday as Serie A champions Napoli resumed training, with the Nigeria striker in negotiations to join Turkish club Galatasaray on a permanent basis.

The players “met at the training centre for medical examinations and physical tests. Victor Osimhen was absent and provided a medical certificate,” said Napoli in a brief statement.

Osimhen spent last season on loan at Galatasaray, scoring 26 goals in 30 league games as the Istanbul club claimed their 25th Super Lig crown.

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Napoli coach Antonio Conte seemingly does not have the 26-year-old in his plans for his side’s Scudetto defence next term, but Napoli will not part with Osimhen for less than €75 million ($87.5 million).