Napoli striker Victor Osimhen could quit Galatasaray early to pursue a move to Chelsea in January.
The Genius Media Nigeria gathered that Napoli forward Victor Osimhen has a break clause in his loan switch to Galatasaray.
The forward is heading on a season-long loan to Turkey but there is no option to buy, and he may even leave in January.
The paper claims: “Victor Osimhen could yet join Chelsea despite closing in on a loan move to Galatasaray – possibly even joining the Blues as soon as January.
“While the deal has yet to be officially confirmed at the time of writing, the Turkish transfer window remains open until September 13. Osimhen is expected to complete a straight loan with no option to buy, in a coup for last season’s Turkish champions.
“Chelsea responded to missing out on Osimhen and fellow target Ivan Toney by handing a bumper new contract to striker Nicolas Jackson. The Senegal striker will lead the line between now and the new year, but details of Osimhen’s loan appear to open the door for Enzo Maresca’s team.
“Napoli’s delay in allowing Osimhen to leave came due to negotiations over a new deal for the striker. The new compromise is said to include an extension until 2027 on the same wages, but with a lower release clause of £67.4m if the Partenopei can’t make a sale by June 2025.
“Napoli were after the extension to ensure they wouldn’t be welcoming Osimhen back with just a year left on his deal, thus reducing their bargaining power. Player and club now appear to have reached a compromise, with Osimhen also getting his wish of a break clause.
“That clause means he can cut short his loan in January if one of 10 unnamed clubs come in.”
