According to renowned Italian journalist Raffaele Auriemma of Tuttosport, Juventus sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli has successfully negotiated personal terms with Osimhen.
The Turin giants have tabled an official bid of €85 million, and Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has reportedly agreed on the move.
De Laurentiis, once adamant about not strengthening domestic rivals, is said to have relented to avoid losing Osimhen for free when his contract expires in June 2026.
The transfer also brings to a close a fraught chapter, as Osimhen, a cherished personality in Naples and the Serie A champion of 2022–2023, will now wear the colours of a longstanding adversary.
Despite Osimhen’s expressed affection for Galatasaray and their supporters, the temptation of a return to Italy’s top league—with the country’s most successful club—seems to have triumphed.
Last year, in expectation of his exit, Napoli secured Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku, indicating that this separation might have been brewing for some time.
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