{"id":861496,"date":"2025-07-10T21:12:15","date_gmt":"2025-07-11T02:12:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/07\/10\/stay-at-galatasaray-if-juve-cant-pay-ex-super-eagles-star-advises-osimhen-amid-transfer-tussle\/"},"modified":"2025-07-10T21:12:15","modified_gmt":"2025-07-11T02:12:15","slug":"stay-at-galatasaray-if-juve-cant-pay-ex-super-eagles-star-advises-osimhen-amid-transfer-tussle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/07\/10\/stay-at-galatasaray-if-juve-cant-pay-ex-super-eagles-star-advises-osimhen-amid-transfer-tussle\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cStay at Galatasaray if Juve can\u2019t pay\u201d \u2013 Ex-Super Eagles star advises Osimhen amid transfer tussle"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Former Super Eagles midfielder Mutiu Adepoju has urged Victor Osimhen to consider staying at Galatasaray if Juventus are unable to meet Napoli\u2019s transfer demands for the Nigerian striker, Soccernet.ng<\/a> reports.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Serie A rivals are among the suitors vying for the signature of the Super Eagles attacker. But, just like the English Premier League clubs, Juventus are reportedly unwilling to meet his wage demand and transfer fee.<\/p>\n

Speaking exclusively to Footy-Africa<\/a>, Adepoju \u2014 who was part of Nigeria\u2019s iconic 1994 squad that won the Africa Cup of Nations and reached the Round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup \u2014 acknowledged his preference for a move to Italy but admitted the Turkish option is more realistic at this stage.<\/p>\n

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\u201cI think in my own opinion, I would have loved him to move to Juventus, but if they cannot match his salary and the transfer fee that Napoli is asking for, then I think he should stay back at Galatasaray,\u201d Adepoju said.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Mutiu Adepoju at La Liga event [Photo credit\/X]<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Osimhen has been at the centre of a summer-long transfer saga, with Premier League giants Manchester United, Arsenal, and Liverpool all reportedly interested but yet to table concrete offers.<\/p>\n

Juventus were also linked, but financial constraints appear to have stalled their pursuit.<\/p>\n

Galatasaray, on the other hand, have made their intentions clear. The Turkish champions are currently in advanced negotiations with Napoli, hoping to make Osimhen\u2019s stay in Istanbul permanent after a successful loan spell.<\/p>\n

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Victor Osimhen of Galatasaray during the Turkish Super League match between Besiktas and Galatasaray [Photo credit\/Imago]<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

According to reports, Vice President Abdullah Kavukcu have travelled to Italy for face-to-face talks, with Galatasaray proposing to pay the \u20ac75 million release clause over three years \u2014 \u20ac25 million annually.<\/p>\n

Osimhen has already rejected a mammoth \u20ac160 million offer from Saudi Arabia\u2019s Al Hilal and is said to have told Galatasaray he wants to stay.<\/p>\n

Speaking further, Adepoju reveals the striker\u2019s popularity in Turkey as another reason to remain with the Super Lig champions.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe fans there love him, and he has spent a year there with a lot of success. I think he should continue there and have more success,\u201d Adepoju said. \u201cHe is a good player and with Galatasaray, I believe they will also love to have him back. Once they can reach an agreement, he should join them, in my opinion.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Victor Osimhen of Nigeria during the Men FIFA World Cup qualifiers [Photo credit\/Imago]<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Osimhen\u2019s decision is expected in the coming days as negotiations between Napoli and Galatasaray enter their final stage.<\/p>\n

The Nigerian has already accepted a reported \u20ac16 million annual salary from the Turkish side, and the club is hoping their structured payment proposal \u2014 backed by commercial sponsors \u2014 will convince Napoli to seal the deal.<\/p>\n

With no formal bids from England and Juventus hesitant, Galatasaray appear to be in pole position to land Osimhen permanently.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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\n\t\t\t\t\tAyomide Oguntimehin\t\t\t\t<\/a>
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\n\t\t\t\tAyomide Oguntimehin is a CAF-accredited sports journalist and Editor at Soccernet.ng, with a proven track record in conducting interviews with Super Eagles stars such as William Troost-Ekong, Taiwo Awoniyi, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Ademola Lookman, and many others. He has also made a significant impact in breaking transfer news stories.<\/p>\n

Grounded in video editing, video journalism, social media management, and content strategy, Ayomide brings a wealth of expertise to his work.\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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