Atletico Madrid turn down Osimhen transfer offer
Victor Osimhen was recently offered to Atletico Madrid in a potential €75m deal, but the Spanish club declined the opportunity. The striker, currently at Galatasaray, was reportedly open to taking a pay cut to facilitate the move. Atletico Madrid cited financial reasons and their current squad situation as reasons for not pursuing the transfer. Osimhen remains under contract with Galatasaray, where he earns a significant salary.
Match highlights
- Victor Osimhen was offered to Atletico Madrid for €75m through intermediaries, but the club rejected the proposal.
- The player was willing to reduce his salary to fit within Atletico’s wage structure.
- Atletico Madrid decided not to proceed, citing that Julián Álvarez is not for sale and Sørloth remains with the team.
- Osimhen currently earns €15m per year at Galatasaray, benefiting from tax exemptions for foreign residents in Turkey.
- Barcelona also considered Osimhen as an alternative to Álvarez but dropped their interest due to his high salary demands.
