Galatasaray Reject €130m Al Hilal Offer For Victor Osimhen

According to Ireporter Online, the proposal was made on Wednesday through an intermediary representing the Saudi club and was communicated verbally rather than submitted as a formal written bid.

Sky Sports journalist Florian Plettenberg disclosed the development on Thursday, reporting that Galatasaray immediately turned down the approach and have no current interest in negotiating the sale of their star forward.

The report indicates that the Turkish champions are determined to retain Osimhen and are not prepared to enter discussions with Al Hilal at this stage.

The decision further underlines Galatasaray’s determination to keep the 27-year-old striker, who has quickly become one of the club’s most influential players since arriving in Turkey.

Galatasaray completed Osimhen’s permanent transfer from Napoli last year after his initial loan spell at the Istanbul-based club. The Turkish side reportedly paid €75 million to secure his services permanently.

Al Hilal’s reported €130 million proposal would have represented a significant increase on the amount Galatasaray paid Napoli for the Nigerian international.

However, the Turkish champions’ decision to reject the offer suggests that they are prioritising Osimhen’s contribution to the team over the financial value of the proposed transfer.

Since joining Galatasaray, Osimhen has established himself as a key attacking figure, with his goals and performances playing an important role in the club’s domestic ambitions and European campaign.

The reported approach from Al Hilal further highlights the growing demand for the Nigerian forward and his elevated status in the international transfer market.

For now, Galatasaray appear determined to keep Osimhen despite the eye-catching €130 million offer from the Saudi Pro League side.