Barcelona's hidden card for its forward line

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Victor Osimhen, a 27-year-old forward for Galatasaray, is back in the market with interest from Tottenham and the monitoring of Deco to make him the star signing for FC Barcelona. The Turkish club does not consider accepting an offer nearing 60 million euros, while the player's salary complicates any deal.

The striker is under contract until June 30, 2029, earning 15 million euros net per season, along with one million as a loyalty bonus and another five million for image rights. This package would push the cost of his arrival well above the transfer fee.

Victor Osimhen on Tottenham's Radar

Tottenham has been looking for a striker in the final weeks of the transfer window and has inquired about Victor Osimhen. Some reports mention an initial offer around 60 million, a sum that Galatasaray has deemed insufficient.

The Istanbul club paid 75 million euros to Napoli in the summer of 2025, marking the largest transfer in Turkish football history. Additionally, the agreement granted the Italian team a 10% capital gain on any future sale.

Therefore, a departure for less than the investment made does not align with Galatasaray's financial standing. In recent months, the Turkish entity has held higher valuations, although their stance could change if the player requests to leave the team.

Osimhen scored 37 goals and provided eight assists in 41 matches during his first season in Turkey, while still on loan from Napoli. His performance led Galatasaray to subsequently secure his permanent signing.

Osimhen's Salary Hinders FC Barcelona Move

FC Barcelona is aware of the striker's contractual situation and has gathered information regarding a possible exit. However, the deal is not currently seen as a priority due to the salary cost and image rights included in his contract.

Osimhen receives an annual package of 21 million euros net between salary, loyalty bonus, and image rights exploitation. To bring him in, Barça would need the player to accept a substantial reduction in these terms, a possibility not yet considered.

Atletico Madrid also made an inquiry, but the salary impeded any progress. Therefore, a move to LaLiga hinges on both the price set by Galatasaray and a complete renegotiation of the striker's contract.

The Nigerian is already familiar with top-level European football from his time at Napoli. He was the Serie A top scorer with 26 goals during the 2022/23 season, a campaign that saw Napoli claim the Italian title.

A Clause Limits His Return to Serie A

A clause in the transfer from Napoli restricts Osimhen's potential return to Italy. If Galatasaray sells him to a Serie A club, they would need to pay a penalty of 70 million euros to his former team.

This stipulation directs his possible destinations towards England, Spain, or other leagues. Tottenham currently stands out as the most keenly interested team, but they would need to up their offer for proper negotiations to kick off.

In the upcoming days, Galatasaray's decision to entertain offers or keep the player for another season will unfold. Victor Osimhen could become an option for FC Barcelona only if he trims his salary, and if the Turkish club revises their valuation, which, for now, prevents his move to LaLiga.

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