Napoli Demand Bank Guarantees in €75M Osimhen Deal – Galatasaray Still Pushing for Five-Year Payment Plan

The high-stakes saga surrounding Victor Osimhen’s future is heating up, with Galatasaray still in negotiations to activate the striker’s €75 million release clause, but with a catch — they want to spread payments over five years.

According to top football journalist Fabrizio Romano, Napoli are not backing down. The Serie A side are reportedly demanding strong financial guarantees before accepting any long-term deal.

“The deal for Victor Osimhen has never been off so far as talks are still underway with Napoli,” Romano shared on X.
“Italian club insist to have bank guarantees as key step to accept €75m in five years.”
“Galatasaray remain in Milano to negotiate and get the green light.”

🔍 The Financial Tug-of-War

Galatasaray are keen to pull off the biggest signing in Turkish football history, but Napoli, still stung by European financial fair play constraints and smarting from last season’s struggles, aren’t willing to take risks — especially with an asset as valuable as Osimhen.

Spreading the €75M over five years sounds logical on Galatasaray’s end, but it poses a financial uncertainty for Napoli unless bank guarantees are locked in.

💬 Our Take: Smart Caution or Delaying the Inevitable?

Napoli are right to be cautious. Victor Osimhen is not just another player — he’s a €100M+ striker who helped fire them to a historic Serie A title in 2023. Whether he stays or goes, the club needs full control of the terms.

For Galatasaray, this is an audacious move, and it shows they mean business. If they can pull it off — with the right assurances — it would be a statement signing not just for Turkey, but for European football.

But one thing is certain: Osimhen’s departure now feels inevitable. The only question left is when and how it happens.

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