- Galatasaray Reject €130m Al Hilal Offer for Osimhen
- The Saudi club made the proposal through an intermediary on Wednesday.
- Galatasaray currently have no intention of negotiating Osimhen’s transfer.
Galatasaray have reportedly rejected a €130 million offer from Saudi Pro League club Al Hilal for Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen.
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that the offer was made on Wednesday through an intermediary acting on behalf of Al Hilal, according to Sky Sports journalist Florian Plettenberg.
Plettenberg disclosed the development in a post on X on Thursday, stating that the proposal was made verbally rather than through an official written bid.
According to the report, Galatasaray immediately rejected the approach and are currently unwilling to discuss the possibility of selling the Nigerian forward.
Plettenberg wrote, “Galatasaray were offered €130m for Victor Osimhen yesterday via an intermediary acting for Al-Hilal.
“The offer was made verbally. Galatasaray are not willing to negotiate at this stage and have no intention of entering talks.”
The development highlights Galatasaray’s determination to keep Osimhen, who has quickly established himself as one of the club’s most important players.
Galatasaray completed the permanent signing of Osimhen from Napoli last year after the Nigerian striker spent time at the Turkish club on loan.
The Turkish champions reportedly paid €75 million to secure his permanent transfer.
Al Hilal’s reported €130 million approach would therefore represent a significant increase on the amount Galatasaray paid Napoli for the striker.
However, the Istanbul club’s decision to reject the proposal suggests that a lucrative offer may not be enough to convince them to part with the 27 year old forward.
Osimhen has been a major attacking figure for Galatasaray since arriving in Turkey, with his goals helping to strengthen the club’s ambitions domestically and in European competition.
Al Hilal’s reported interest is the latest indication of the high value placed on Osimhen in the international transfer market.
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