Turkish football pundit Serdar Ali Çelikler says European clubs are unlikely to sign Victor Osimhen from Galatasaray this summer due to the huge cost involved.
Osimhen has been in sensational form for the Turkish side, scoring 59 goals in 74 appearances across all competitions. His performances have linked him with top clubs including Arsenal and Real Madrid.
Speaking on the Neo Spor YouTube channel, Çelikler argued that the financial demands for the Nigerian striker would scare off potential buyers. He claimed no European club would pay €150 million in transfer fees and €21 million net salary for Osimhen.
“No one in Europe would pay 150 million Euros in transfer fees and 21 million Euros in net salary for Osimhen,” Çelikler said, according to Habersarikirmizi.
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He suggested that a deal could only happen if the asking price drops to between €75-100 million and Osimhen agrees to reduce his salary to around €10 million. Without those concessions, the pundit believes Osimhen will stay in Istanbul.
“Osimhen would stay until his contract expires,” he added.
The 26-year-old striker still has about three years left on his Galatasaray deal, with his contract running until the summer of 2029.
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