Victor Osimhen’s future continues to stir intense debate across Europe, with fresh reports placing Bayern Munich firmly in the conversation for the Nigerian striker’s signature. According to BILD, the 27-year-old Galatasaray forward holds the Bundesliga champions in high regard and remains receptive to a potential move to the Allianz Arena.
“Osimhen is keen on joining Bayern. He is not opposed to a move to Bayern Munich and being in a relationship with a German and is understood to hold the record champions in high regard,” BILD reported, highlighting personal connections that appear to bolster his interest in German football.
The speculation gained momentum following reports of a release clause in Osimhen’s Galatasaray contract that would permit departure should one of ten preferred clubs submit an approach. Bayern Munich features among those elite destinations, a detail that has sharpened focus on the player’s next step.
BILD further revealed that Osimhen was recently pitched to Bayern through an English intermediary, a move Sport Bild confirmed. “Victor Osimhen was recently offered to Bayern Munich,” the outlet stated. “The contact was said to have been made through an English intermediary, a detail that Sport Bild can confirm.”
Galatasaray, Osimhen’s current employers, reportedly view a sale as viable amid financial considerations. “Osimhen’s current club, Galatasaray Istanbul, are reportedly open to a sale in order to generate funds,” BILD added, even as the striker anchors their attack.
Any prospective deal, however, faces significant obstacles at Bayern. The club regards Osimhen as a secondary option behind Harry Kane, whose blistering form—30 goals in 25 competitive matches—has powered the Bavarians through domestic and European campaigns. Bayern officials have signaled Osimhen would only emerge as a priority should Kane depart, a prospect not anticipated before summer 2027 at the earliest.
Complicating matters further, Bayern hold Nicolas Jackson on loan from Chelsea through season’s end as a backup striker. While a permanent option exists, sources indicate Bayern view it as improbable.
Osimhen’s appeal to giants like Bayern stems from a career defined by prolific scoring and relentless drive. The Lagos-born forward burst onto the global scene after progressing through Ultimate Strikers Academy, earning a move to VfL Wolfsburg in 2017. A loan spell at Charleroi sharpened his edge, yielding 20 goals in 36 Belgian Pro League matches.
Lille snapped him up in 2019, where he netted 13 Ligue 1 goals amid their surprise title challenge. His €75 million transfer to Napoli in 2020 marked Nigeria’s most expensive export, validated by his starring role in their 2022/23 Scudetto triumph 26 Serie A goals that crowned him capocannoniere.
A protracted 2024 saga saw Napoli loan him to Galatasaray, initially with a €75 million obligation to buy that the Turkish club activated. Now contracted until 2029 and valued at €75 million, Osimhen has notched 34 goals across all competitions in his debut Turkish season, sustaining transfer chatter.Beyond on-pitch prowess, Osimhen’s relationship with a German national reportedly deepens his affinity for the Bundesliga. These ties, combined with prior German exposure at Wolfsburg, position Bayern as a natural fit despite the challenges.
For Galatasaray, offloading their talisman could unlock resources, though his departure would dent ambitions in the Süper Lig and Europa League. Bayern, meanwhile, prioritize squad harmony around Kane’s dominance.
