Victor Osimhen Pens Special Message to Galatasaray Fans After Joining for Record €75M Deal
- Victor Osimhen has penned a special message to Galatasaray fans after joining in a record-breaking deal
- Galatasaray signed the Super Eagles forward in a Turkish record deal of €75 million from SSC Napoli
- The Turkish champions have launched a special merchandise line to recoup part of the striker's transfer fee
Victor Osimhen wrote a special message to Galatasaray fans, and it was delivered in a box with other merchandise available for purchase at the club's official store.
The striker completed the formalities of his transfer on Thursday morning after arriving to a record crowd of supporters at the Atatürk International Airport on Wednesday.
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He had endeared himself to the fans during his season-long loan spell in the 2024/25 season, during which he scored 37 goals and provided eight assists in 41 games to help the club win the league and cup double.
As noted by TRT Spor, Galatasaray broke their club and Turkish football transfer record to sign the Super Eagles forward for €75 million after weeks of negotiations with Napoli.
The Lions also confirmed in an official statement that the striker will receive a net annual salary of €21 million (₦38.85 billion), including loyalty bonus and image rights.
The striker will cost Galatasaray €159 million over the length of his four-year contract, excluding taxes, making him the biggest deal in Turkish football.
Galatasaray launches special Osimhen merch
According to a statement from the Galatasaray store, the club have launched a range of special edition merchandise in a bid to recoup part of their investment in the striker.
The range branded “Solo il Gala” collection is a special box, which includes a black jersey with gold stripes with a unique serial number and exclusive design.
It also includes a replica of the striker’s trademark mask made from elastomer material with an adjustable strap and the 5-star, representing the club's 25 titles, printed on the front.
The pack also has a scarf with “Solo il Gala”, which means “Only Gala”, Osimhen's first words ahead of flying to Istanbul, printed on it, and it represents a statement and belonging in the Galatasaray family.
Fans who purchased the box have access to exclusive digital content, surprise messages and a platform that immortalises Victor Osimhen with Galatasaray.
Osimhen pens special message to Galatasaray fans
The striker spoke to the fans after arriving in Istanbul on Wednesday evening and will address the fans again in a live broadcast today.
He sent a special message to the fans, which is exclusive to those who would buy the "Solo il Gala" and is contained on a card in the pack.
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“Would you have guessed that the jersey a kid from Nigeria put on his back would become a true piece of history?” the message reads. "The jersey in this box isn't just my jersey, it's our jersey...Every time you wear it, remember our history, which means us.
“Thank you for deeming me worthy of the yellow and red, this incredible country, and the Galatasaray culture. With the support you give today, we will write new stories in the future that we'll proudly tell.
“As you say: History writes the truth, and Galatasaray writes history. As I say: Only Galatasaray…”
The kits were locally produced by the club and not by their official kit sponsor, Puma. It reportedly costs €21.5 to produce and is on sale for €215. Galatasaray targets at least €20 million in revenue from the sale and even more.
Osimhen sends goodbye message to Napoli
Legit.ng reported that Osimhen sent a goodbye message to Napoli after ending his five-year association with the Italian Serie A champions.
The Super Eagles forward joined Galatasaray permanently and replicated Napoli's short message to bid him farewell with a short message too.
Source: Legit.ng
