Galatasaray has officially unveiled Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen alongside German winger Leroy Sané at RAMS Park on Saturday.
The double unveiling became one of the most awaited events in Turkish football history, with tens of thousands of supporters trooping the Ali Sami Yen Sports Complex to witness the grand ceremony featuring lights, music, and fanfare befitting two world-class players.
The event marked the culmination of what represents one of the most ambitious transfer windows in Galatasaray’s history, with the club landing two marquee signings to bolster their European ambitions following their Super Lig triumph.
Osimhen joined Galatasaray on a permanent deal from Napoli after a sensational loan spell that saw him scored 37 goals and eight assists in 41 games, guiding the club to both the Super Lig title and Turkish Cup. The transfer, worth €75m, becomes the most expensive in Turkish football history.
The deal includes an upfront payment of €40m, an additional €5m in bonuses, and the remainder to be paid over two years, with Napoli receiving 10 per cent of any future sale. The Nigerian forward signed a four-year deal worth €15m annually, not including revenue from endorsements and image rights.
Sané, who arrived as a free agent following his departure from Bayern Munich, inked a three-year contract reportedly worth £10-11m per season. His signing adds explosive pace and Champions League experience to an already dangerous Galatasaray attack.
Club officials anticipated that the unveiling event could generate €6-7m in merchandise, sponsorships, and ticket sales, highlighting the commercial power behind the signings.
The unveiling took place a day after Galatasaray vice president Abdullah Kavukcu revealed the extraordinary financial sacrifice Osimhen made to secure his permanent move to the Turkish giants.
“The amount Victor gave up to come here is truly enormous. He gave up a sum no other player would ever give up, and we are happy to have him,” Kavukcu told Turkish media during Friday’s press conference.
