{"id":865113,"date":"2025-08-14T21:14:12","date_gmt":"2025-08-15T02:14:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/14\/insane-fortuna-sittard-owner-reveals-how-galatasaray-plan-to-profit-from-record-victor-osimhen-deal\/"},"modified":"2025-08-14T21:14:12","modified_gmt":"2025-08-15T02:14:12","slug":"insane-fortuna-sittard-owner-reveals-how-galatasaray-plan-to-profit-from-record-victor-osimhen-deal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/14\/insane-fortuna-sittard-owner-reveals-how-galatasaray-plan-to-profit-from-record-victor-osimhen-deal\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Insane\u2019 \u2013 Fortuna Sittard owner reveals how Galatasaray plan to profit from record Victor Osimhen deal"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Nigeria and Napoli striker Victor Osimhen. Photo by IMAGO<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Galatasaray\u2019s record-breaking capture of Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen<\/a> has been described as both reckless and smart investment by Fortuna Sittard co-owner Isitan G\u00fcn, Soccernet.ng reports<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Isitan G\u00fcn is convinced that Galatasaray’s historic \u20ac75 million deal to sign Osimhen<\/a> is a one-off moment in Turkish football history.<\/p>\n

Osimhen completed his move from Napoli<\/a> to the Super Lig champions in a transaction that will be paid in two instalments, the highest transfer fee ever paid by a Turkish club. Alongside the fee, the 26-year-old’s four-year contract is expected to cost Galatasaray over \u20ac80 million in wages<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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New Galatasaray signing Victor Osimhen. Photo Credit: Galatasaray X Page<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

G\u00fcn, who served on Galatasaray\u2019s board for years and now runs the Dutch top-flight side, was candid in his assessment.<\/p>\n

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\u201cI never see a transfer like this happening again in the Turkish league,\u201d Isitan G\u00fcn told Voetbal Centraal<\/a>. \u201c\u20ac75 million is insane. It\u2019s a one-off, I think.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Despite describing the figure as insane, the 49-year-old football administrator says the move has a strong business case.<\/p>\n

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New Galatasaray signing Victor Osimhen. Photo Credit: Galatasaray X Page<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Osimhen enjoyed a prolific loan spell at Galatasaray last season, netting 37 goals in 41 matches, helping the club clinch their third consecutive league title. That form convinced the club\u2019s hierarchy that he could deliver sustained success, and a potential resale profit.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThis transfer is also an investment. They assume his resale value will increase if he has another good season,\u201d said G\u00fcn, who now teaches at the Football Business Academy in Geneva.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou could call it reckless, but the club is generating a significant profit worldwide from enormous shirt sales and the sporting momentum they currently have.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Victor Osimhen at the Galatasaray unveiling. Photo Credit: Galatasaray X Page<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Galatasaray\u2019s dominance in Turkey, three consecutive Super Lig titles, has also boosted their commercial appeal.<\/p>\n

According to G\u00fcn, the club\u2019s global merchandise sales<\/a> have surged, while new sponsorships have rolled in off the back of recent success.<\/p>\n

Even if they fall short in this season\u2019s UEFA Champions League, G\u00fcn believes the club can absorb the financial blow.<\/p>\n

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\u201cEven if they don\u2019t make it far in the Champions League this year, they can still absorb this transfer financially,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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New Galatasaray signings Victor Osimhen and Leroy Sane. Photo Credit: Galatasaray X Page<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A major factor in Galatasaray\u2019s confidence is the expected windfall from selling their training complex, a prime piece of Istanbul real estate.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe club doesn\u2019t spend money it doesn\u2019t have,\u201d G\u00fcn stressed. \u201cBuilding land in Istanbul is almost unaffordable,\u201d he added, noting that the sale could bring in hundreds of millions.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Osimhen, who moved from Lille to Napoli in 2020 and won Serie A before his loan to Galatasaray, has already proved he can thrive in Turkey. His pace, strength, and ruthless finishing made him an instant fan favourite last season, and supporters are already queuing for the new Osimhen-branded jerseys.<\/p>\n

Galatasaray have lifted the Super Lig title in each of the past three seasons and Victor Osimhen was a central figure in their latest triumph.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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\n\t\t\t\tImhonlamhen Eronmhonsele turns into a ball of passion when writing about Nigerian football and its talents, whether rising stars or established legends, locally and abroad.<\/p>\n

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