Transfer: ‘He cost far above national economy’ – Ozat questions Osimhen’s signing

Fenerbahce legend, Umit Ozat, has noted that Victor Osimhen’s permanent transfer to Galatasaray is far above the country’s national economy.

The former player voiced his strong concerns over the financial implications of keeping the Nigeria International in Turkey.

He believes that such deals are not for Turkish clubs as they are excessive and unsustainable for them.

Galatasaray paid €75 million transfer fee to Napoli, being the highest fee ever paid by a Turkish club.

Apart from that, the former Lille star would be paid an annual salary as much as €15 million and would collect €1 million loyalty bonus and €5 million in image rights payments.

Ozat does not doubt the fact that Osimhen is worth the deal but questioned how a Turkish club could do such business.

“Can you say that signing Osimhen was a bad thing? However, the cost is far above the national economy,” he said on SkySpor’s Youtube channel.

“I would say so if Fenerbahçe did the same. I hope they can come up with the money.

“Osimhen is a valuable, high-quality, and great player, but for our clubs, these amounts are a lot of money.

“I don’t envy the transfer. These amounts of money shouldn’t be given lightly,” Ozat concluded.

The Nigerian attacker is already training with his teammates as they prepare for the 2025-26 season which kicks off later this month.

Transfer: ‘He cost far above national economy’ – Ozat questions Osimhen’s signing