Why Juventus turned down Osimhen’s self‑proposed move

Victor Osimhen approached Juventus this summer, offering himself to the Serie A giants, but the transfer stalled because Juventus had already been negotiating with Kolo Muani and Galatasaray signaled they would turn down bids of €80‑90 million in the early stages of the deal.

The story first surfaced on Google Discover, where the preferred sources (Fonti) were listed as Stampa A&minus A+. TuttoJuve relayed the details, noting the platform’s role in highlighting the transfer saga.

Osimhen, who is set to leave Galatasaray, has attracted interest from Premier League clubs Arsenal and Tottenham, and his flirtation with Juventus dates back to his Napoli days, when the Italian giants first eyed the Nigerian striker.

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Juve’s scouting department had already earmarked Kolo Muani as their primary target. Journalist Massimo Pavan, speaking on YouTube, added that Galatasaray would reject offers in the €80‑90 million range, a figure deemed too low by the Turkish side.

The complex interplay between the clubs, including the financial demands made by Juventus president De Laurentiis, further complicated any potential agreement, leaving Osimhen’s future once again uncertain.

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