Super Eagles

Victor Osimhen’s journey from the streets of Lagos to one of the world’s highest-paid African footballers is the stuff of dreams. So just how much does the Super Eagles striker earn — and what was his record-breaking move worth?

The €75m record transfer

In 2025, Galatasaray completed the permanent signing of Osimhen from Napoli for a reported €75 million — a fee that smashed the record for the most expensive transfer in Turkish football history. It capped a remarkable rise for a player Napoli had earlier made the most expensive African signing of all time.

How much does Osimhen earn?

At Galatasaray, Osimhen is reported to earn a gross salary of around €15 million per year, making him one of the best-paid players in the Turkish Super Lig and among the top earners of any African footballer. Exact figures are rarely confirmed by clubs, but multiple reports place his package at that elite level.

Earned, not given

The numbers reflect what Osimhen delivers: a Serie A title and Golden Boot with Napoli, relentless goals, and talismanic status for Nigeria. For the Super Eagles faithful, he is priceless.

Follow Osimhen’s goals every week on our live scores hub, and debate his value in the Monsterscores forum.

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