Galatasaray Chief: Replicating Osimhen's Record Transfer Will Be Difficult

Galatasaray's former vice-president, Abdurrahim Albayrak, has acknowledged the significant financial hurdles in replicating the club's record-breaking transfer of Victor Osimhen. The Turkish giants signed the Nigerian striker in July 2025 for 75 million euros, a move that made headlines globally and contributed to the club's domestic double that season.

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It is in the hearts of all Galatasaray fans, but to be realistic, the teams we are facing are very strong.

Albayrak described the financial challenge of such a transfer, stating, "Paying 75 million euros a second or third time is very difficult right now." He emphasized that while Galatasaray remains ambitious and dreams of winning the Champions League, matching the Osimhen transfer fee is currently unrealistic. The club is exploring "good transfers" but faces strong competition from well-resourced teams.

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We signed Osimhen and paid 75 million euros. The entire world press was buzzing about it. He contributed a lot to Galatasaray. Paying 75 million euros a second or third time is very difficult right now.

Despite Osimhen still having three years on his contract, speculation about his departure continues. European powerhouses such as Barcelona, Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea, and Arsenal are reportedly interested in acquiring the former African Footballer of the Year. Albayrak's comments highlight the club's financial constraints in the current transfer market, even as they pursue high-level European aspirations.

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Galatasaray will certainly make good transfers. The dream of every Galatasaray management is to win the Champions League. God willing, just as He granted us the UEFA Cup, He will also grant us the Champions League.