In the ongoing transfer market maneuvers, reports from Italy suggest that Napoli has rejected a recent offer from Turkish club Galatasaray for Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen. The proposed deal, valued at €70 million, apparently failed to meet Napoli`s valuation and payment terms.
The Numbers Game: €70m vs €75m
The core of the disagreement appears to be two-fold. Firstly, the total sum offered by Galatasaray reportedly stands at €70 million. This falls short of the €75 million figure that Napoli seems determined to hold out for.
Payment Plan Discrepancy
Beyond the absolute figure, the structure of the payment is another major sticking point. Galatasaray`s offer proposed spreading the €70 million over five instalments. Napoli, however, is pushing for the payment to be completed in a more consolidated timeline, specifically preferring just two instalments.
Post-Clause Position
Interestingly, the deadline for Osimhen`s release clause has recently passed. This development theoretically gives Napoli more leverage, removing the obligation to accept a specific pre-agreed fee within a fixed timeframe. Despite this, the club`s valuation remains firm, indicating they are not in a rush to significantly lower their demands just because the clause expired.
Financial Guarantees Under Scrutiny
Adding another layer of complexity, while Galatasaray has reportedly committed to providing the necessary financial guarantees, such as letters of credit, Napoli`s management is insisting that their legal team thoroughly review all associated paperwork before any deal can proceed. This highlights the careful, almost clinical, nature of high-value football transfers, where the financial mechanics are as crucial as the figures themselves.
The negotiation thus continues, a delicate balance between valuation, payment terms, and financial security, with Napoli seemingly content to wait for an offer that aligns more closely with their expectations of €75 million paid promptly.
