REPORT: Victor Osimhen moves forward without his agent

REPORT: Victor Osimhen moves forward without his agent

Ifeanyi Ufomadu 14:29 - 03.09.2024

Napoli striker Victor Osimhen reportedly negotiated his loan move to Galatasaray without the help of his agent Roberto Calenda.

Victor Osimhen appears to be fed up with the incompetence around him as the Super Eagles star reportedly negotiated his loan move to Galatasaray without the help of his agent Roberto Calenda.

Osimhen was expected to leave Napoli on deadline day, with Al Ahli and Chelsea attempting to push through deals that ultimately fell through.

Calenda was heavily criticised on social media for screwing up the deals, with many fans blaming him for Osimhen remaining at the club beyond the deadline.

Osimhen negotiates Galatasaray deal without agent

Victor Osimhen with the Galatasaray fans

According to Il Mattino (via TMW), Osimhen stopped trusting people around him after the situation on deadline day and decided to take matters into his own hands, using the help of Turkish intermediary George Gardi.

Gardi was instrumental in taking Dries Mertens to Galatasaray and leveraged his connection with Turkish clubs to speed things along.

Osimhen was left with no choice but to find an exit after the relationship with Napoli completely broke down. Manager Antonio Conte made it clear that there would be no way back for the striker in Naples and with the transfer window in Europe's big leagues now closed, his options were severely limited.

The deal is a straight loan until the end of the season, with a break clause in January in the event of top European clubs making a move.