Photo: Victor Osimhen.
Real Madrid are reportedly preparing a deal in excess of €100m to sign Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen from Galatasaray, in a move designed to reinforce their attack and allow Kylian Mbappé to return to his natural position on the left wing, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.
The Spanish club believes the time is right to add a proven goalscorer capable of providing immediate finishing quality and a strong physical presence in the penalty area, with Osimhen emerging as a strategic target for the next season, according to reports from Fichajes.
Fichajes reports that Real Madrid see the need for a “pure striker who can contribute finishing, pace, and consistency,” adding that Osimhen “fits this profile perfectly: powerful, aggressive on every run, and possessing a natural scoring instinct aligned with Real Madrid’s attacking philosophy.”
His contractual situation and the attention he has generated at Galatasaray have intensified Madrid’s interest, with the club now reportedly evaluating his signing as a priority.
According to Fichajes, the arrival of Osimhen would allow Mbappé to reclaim the freedom on the left that made him decisive in his best years, while the team gains a clear focal point in the opposition’s box.
Negotiations are expected to be complex, with Galatasaray, who paid €75m to acquire Osimhen from Napoli, unlikely to allow his departure without a financial return matching his sporting impact.
“The main obstacle to Osimhen’s signing is Galatasaray itself. The Turkish club paid €75m to acquire him from Napoli and is unlikely to allow his departure without a financial return matching his sporting impact,” Fichajes reported.
“Real Madrid expects the deal could easily exceed €100m, particularly if other top European clubs express interest. The Galatasaray board believes it can recoup—and even exceed—its investment, potentially making Osimhen one of the most lucrative sales of the market.”
“For Real Madrid, the investment is seen as strategic, with the Nigerian striker expected to make an immediate impact on results and the team’s attacking structure.”
The timing of the move could be further facilitated by the ongoing uncertainty surrounding Vinicius Junior, who has reportedly informed Real Madrid he will not extend his contract until changes are made at the club.
His troubled relationship with Alonso, which has included public clashes during matches and high-profile moments such as last month’s El Clasico, may pave the way for Mbappé to occupy the left flank permanently, opening the central role for Osimhen.
The Fichajes report also suggests that the potential arrival of Osimhen could have wider repercussions in LaLiga and across the European transfer market.
“Osimhen’s signing would increase the global appeal of the league, intensify pressure on domestic rivals, and trigger a chain reaction in the European transfer market,” the Spanish publication wrote.
