Napoli Finalize Osimhen Sale as Galatasaray Close Landmark Deal
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Napoli Finalize Osimhen Sale after months of uncertainty, as the Nigerian striker prepares to join Galatasaray in one of the summer’s most intricate deals. The Turkish club has agreed to Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis’ strict financial and legal terms, including a two-year clause preventing Osimhen from returning to Italy. The agreement, valued at a total of €75 million, also includes immediate payments and bank guarantees. For fans analyzing what this move means for the new season, our expert Serie A Predictions can help guide smarter picks.
- Galatasaray and Napoli finalize Osimhen’s long-awaited departure with strict clauses
- Transfer includes €75M deal structure and an anti-Italy resale clause until 2027
- Lorenzo Lucca joins Napoli to serve as vice-Lukaku under Conte
- Beukema and Ndoye next targets as Napoli’s rebuild intensifies
The deal marks the end of a five-year spell that saw Osimhen rise to become Capocannoniere and deliver Napoli’s historic scudetto. However, the last 12 months were marked by tension between player and club. Osimhen’s forced stay last season after summer fallout left relations strained. With Galatasaray stepping in this window and accepting De Laurentiis’ “anti-Italy” resale clause—designed to prevent a future transfer to Serie A rivals—the move finally crossed the finish line.
With the Osimhen saga behind them, Napoli wasted no time reinforcing their squad. Lorenzo Lucca, fresh off a promising spell at Udinese, landed in Dimaro for pre-season after a whirlwind travel day. The 23-year-old joins on a €9 million loan with a €26 million obligation to buy—mirroring the Raspadori structure. Lucca had only one destination in mind, reportedly turning down all other options to work under Antonio Conte.
Conte now has his “vice Lukaku” in place as Napoli build a physically dominant forward line. But the squad overhaul continues. Sam Beukema is expected to complete his move from Bologna shortly for around €30 million plus bonuses, bringing added depth to the back line. Meanwhile, the club remains in talks to acquire Dan Ndoye, with negotiations hinging on Bologna lowering their €40 million asking price.
The transition from Osimhen’s era to a new Napoli side is underway, with the front office making swift, strategic decisions. With Osimhen’s chapter officially closed and new arrivals settling in, attention now turns to how this refreshed squad will perform. For a deeper look at how these moves may impact team form and betting angles, our Serie A Predictions section offers updated insights.
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