Atletico Madrid Works on Transfer Move for Osimhen

Victor Osimhen, one of the key names in Galatasaray's attack, remains on the transfer lists of European clubs. According to a report in the Spanish press, Atletico Madrid wants to add the 27-year-old Nigerian striker to its squad.

According to Directv Sports, Atletico Madrid head coach Diego Simeone asked for a top-level reinforcement in the attack before the second half of the season. Osimhen has been identified as one of the Argentine coach's priority targets. Simeone reportedly considers the player's physical strength, his runs behind the defense and his finishing in the penalty area a good fit for his system.

Atletico's management is reported to have begun examining the financial terms of the transfer. The club is said to be considering performance-based bonuses, player exchanges and installment payments to cover the high transfer fee and wage burden.

Galatasaray signed Osimhen from Napoli in 2025 for a transfer fee of 75 million euros. Because the player's contract has no fixed release clause, any possible transfer would require the approval of the Galatasaray management. The contract runs until June 30, 2029.

In the 2026/2027 season, Osimhen made a significant contribution to his team with two goals in a 2-1 win over Fenerbahce. Despite Atletico Madrid's interest, no official offer has been made to Galatasaray, and no agreement has been reached between the two clubs.