June 6, 2025 - Victor Osimhen Favors Galatasaray Return Over Saudi Millions

Istanbul, June 6, 2025 – Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has made headlines by reportedly prioritizing a return to Galatasaray over a lucrative move to Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal. According to a recent post by Transfer News Live on X, Osimhen, currently on loan from Napoli, prefers to continue playing in the UEFA Champions League with the Turkish giants rather than chasing a €40 million annual salary in the Saudi Pro League. The 26-year-old forward, who scored 25 goals in 29 Süper Lig matches this season, is waiting for Galatasaray to improve their salary offer to seal the deal, as reported by journalist Yagiz Sabuncuoglu.

Osimhen’s decision underscores his ambition to compete at Europe’s highest level, despite Galatasaray’s historical struggles in the Champions League, including a first-round exit in the 2003–04 UEFA Cup. Osimhen’s stellar form—he leads Galatasaray’s scoring charts and boasts a 0.98 goals-per-90-minutes ratio—makes him a prized asset. As the transfer window heats up, all eyes are on whether Galatasaray can meet his financial expectations to secure his signature permanently.