Osimhen Transfer Saga Escalates with Death Threats to Napoli Vice President
The ongoing transfer saga involving Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has taken a dramatic turn, with the vice president of Napoli and son of club owner facing death threats from a disgruntled Galatasaray fan. The situation highlights the intense pressure surrounding the player’s potential move to Turkey.
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A Protracted Transfer Battle
Osimhen’s transfer has been a long and complicated process, with multiple clubs involved. Initially, it seemed that the 26-year-old would be returning to his former club, Galatasaray, after a successful loan spell in the 2024/25 season. However, the negotiations between Napoli, Galatasaray, and Saudi Pro League team Al Hilal have proven to be anything but straightforward.
Despite assurances and financial guarantees from Galatasaray, Napoli has been holding firm on its demands, which has led to frustration among Galatasaray supporters. This tension culminated in an alarming incident where Edoardo De Laurentiis, the vice president of Napoli and son of club owner Aurelio De Laurentiis, reportedly received death threats via WhatsApp from a Galatasaray fan.
The Nature of the Threats
According to Italian media outlet Football Italia, a Turkish journalist named Samet Çayır published a WhatsApp chat between Edo De Laurentiis and an alleged Galatasaray supporter. The messages reportedly contained severe threats, warning the De Laurentiis family to let Osimhen leave or face “ugly consequences.”
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The individual, who claimed to be a member of the Turkish Mafia, sent threatening messages to both Edo and his father. These incidents have raised concerns about the safety of the Napoli officials and the escalating tensions surrounding the transfer.
Financial Demands and Negotiations
Italian transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano revealed that Galatasaray has rejected Napoli’s latest conditions for the Osimhen deal. The Italian club is asking for €40 million upfront, plus €35 million to be paid by 2026, along with a sell-on clause. In contrast, Galatasaray is offering €35 million by 2027 and refuses to include a sell-on clause.
Other transfer experts have also weighed in on the matter. Turkish transfer pundit Yagiz Sabuncuoglu noted that Napoli is insisting on a 20% sell-on clause, in addition to their payment structure demands. Meanwhile, Matteo Moretto confirmed that Napoli wants the full €35 million remainder paid by the end of 2026, along with a percentage of any future transfer fee.
Recent Developments
Alfredo Pedullà, a respected transfer expert from Football Italia, recently stated that Napoli wants the €75 million clause for Osimhen to be paid in full, with a fixed fee of at least €50 million. Galatasaray, however, has offered to pay €40 million upfront, with the remaining amount to be settled in installments. Despite this, Napoli has turned down the proposal, insisting on receiving €55 million upfront, with the remaining €20 million to be paid in installments.
These financial disagreements have likely fueled the anger of the supposed Galatasaray fan, leading to the threatening messages sent to the De Laurentiis family.
Osimhen’s Ambitions
Despite the challenges, Osimhen remains determined to make his move to Turkey permanent. He has turned down several lucrative offers from Al Hilal, including substantial salary packages. However, negotiations between Galatasaray and Napoli are still ongoing, with the Italian club confident that Osimhen does not have a future at Napoli.
Osimhen spent the 2024/25 season on loan at Galatasaray, where he made a significant impact. He scored 37 goals in 41 appearances across all competitions, helping the club win the Super Lig title and the Turkish Cup. He also finished as the league’s top scorer with 26 goals, five more than the closest competitor, Krzysztof Piatek.
As the transfer battle continues, the situation remains tense, with both clubs showing no signs of backing down. The fate of Osimhen’s move to Galatasaray will likely depend on how these negotiations unfold in the coming weeks.
