The Digest:Victor Osimhen's landmark transfer to Galatasaray has made waves in Turkish football. With a net annual salary of €21 million, Osimhen is now the highest-paid player in Turkish Super Lig history. Here's a breakdown of his extraordinary earnings.
Key Points:- Victor Osimhen joins Galatasaray from Napoli for a €75 million transfer fee, the largest in Turkish football history.
- His net annual salary is €21 million after tax, which includes a €1 million loyalty bonus and €5 million for image rights.
- Osimhen's monthly earnings amount to €1.75 million (approximately ₦3.1 billion).
- His daily salary totals €57,500 (roughly ₦101 million).
- At a minute-by-minute rate, Osimhen earns €40 (₦70,000) every 60 seconds.
- Osimhen’s contract makes him one of the highest-paid players in Europe and the highest-paid player in the Turkish Super Lig.
Victor Osimhen’s extraordinary contract at Galatasaray sets new financial standards in Turkish football, offering him a massive salary that reflects his value and potential. The striker will aim to justify this hefty investment by leading the team to more victories.
Sources: Imago, Galatasaray X, Soccernet