Galatasaray president Dursun Özbek has shut the door firmly on any summer departure for Super Eagles captain Victor Osimhen, insisting the club have no intention of selling the Nigerian striker despite growing interest from some of Europe’s most powerful clubs.
Özbek delivered his clearest statement yet on the matter in an interview with Sabah, acknowledging that elite interest in Osimhen was natural given his performances, but making the club’s position unambiguous and added that the striker is happy in Turkey.
“It is very natural for every successful player at Galatasaray to be on the radar of major European clubs.
“This shows that our club is doing the right things. However, our priority is Galatasaray’s interests. Osimhen is a world-class player, and he is happy here. We have no intention to sell Osimhen,” Özbek said.
The 27-year-old delivered one of the finest individual seasons in the club’s recent history in 2025-26, scoring 22 goals and providing eight assists in 33 appearances across all competitions to contribute directly to 30 goals.
His form helped Galatasaray claim a fourth consecutive Süper Lig title and reach the UEFA Champions League round of 16.
Those numbers have sharpened the appetite of several European giants.
Real Madrid, who recently confirmed a €150m bid for Atlético Madrid’s Julián Álvarez was rejected, are now widely expected to turn their attention to alternative targets, with Osimhen among the names in the frame.
Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United have all been linked with the striker in recent months, with a FIFA agent telling Spanish publication AS that a move to Spain was “very realistic” and could exceed €100m.
Galatasaray completed payment of the full €75m transfer fee to Napoli last weekend, clearing all financial obligations linked to the signing and strengthening the club’s negotiating position heading into the summer.
Club officials have previously stated they value Osimhen at €150m and would not entertain lower offers as the Nigerian remains under contract in Istanbul until 2029.
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