Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen was reportedly offered to Atletico Madrid a few days ago in a potential €75m transfer, but the La Liga outfit turned down the chance to sign the player due to financial reasons, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.
Spanish YouTube channel Club Uria reported that Osimhen was offered to Atletico through intermediaries, with the player also willing to take a reasonable pay cut to make the transfer happen.
“According to information obtained by ‘El Club de Uría’, intermediaries offered Victor Osimhen to Atlético de Madrid in a €75m transfer deal. Atlético informed these intermediaries that Osimhen is not currently part of their plans because Julián Álvarez is not for sale and Sørloth remains with the team,” the podcast description read.
Presenter Ruben Uria went on to explain in the video that the offer was indeed made by the player’s representatives.
“They contacted the board of Atletico Madrid a few days ago and their proposition was quite advantageous, offering him for €75m, but Atletico believed the figures were low and that Galatasaray might ask for more for the transfer. Osimhen was also willing to considerably reduce his salary until it fits within Atletico’s salary limit.
