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Ôé¼75million DONE deal! Osimhen and his girlfriend Stefanie Ladewig, welcomed by thousands of adoring fans at airport after sealing return to Galatasaray

AFNEWS reporter

Jul 31, 2025

Ôé¼75million DONE deal! Osimhen and his girlfriend Stefanie Ladewig, welcomed by thousands of adoring fans at airport after sealing return to Galatasaray
Victor Osimhen and his girlfriend Stefanie Ladewig received a breathtaking, thousands-strong welcome after becoming the most expensive signing in Galatasaray's history.
Super Eagles of Nigeria star Victor Osimhen has finally completed a permanent move from Napoli to Turkish giants Galatasaray, in an astronomical Ôé¼75 million transfer.

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Osimhen, 26, officially landed back at Galatasaray with his girlfriend Stefanie Kim Ladewig and daughter Hailey True, and was greeted by a literal sea of adoring fans at Atat├╝rk Airport's General Aviation Terminal.
Osimhen's Galatasaray arrival pulls more than 2 million viewers on YouTube
Osimhen's return to Galatasaray was a spectacle of epic proportions.

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His private plane touched down at Istanbul Airport at precisely 9:50 PM on Wednesday night July 30, after he was picked up in Germany by Galatasaray's Vice President Abdullah Kavukcu via private plane, departing from Wolfsburg Airport.

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According to reports, thousands upon thousands of yellow-red clad fans, brimming with unbridled joy, had gathered to offer their hero the kind of welcome usually reserved for royalty.

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Turkish outlet Zafer reports the sheer magnitude of the moment was underscored by Galatasaray's own YouTube channel, which broadcast the arrival live to an astonishing over 2 million viewers.

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As Osimhen himself, visibly moved, said upon his arrival: "I don't know how to describe my feelings. I'm very excited, I've arrived at the place I love."
Stefanie Ladewig & Little Hailey greeted by Gala fans
But amidst the chaos and jubilation, there was a heartwarming element that truly made this a family affair, pulling at the heartstrings of fans worldwide.

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As mentioned earlier, by Victor's side was his elegant girlfriend, Stefanie Kim Ladewig, a constant pillar of support and a picture of quiet strength.

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In a touching display of solidarity and commitment to his new (and old) club, Stefanie, 24, was photographed wearing a Galatasaray jersey while donning her usual braids.

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And if that wasn't adorable enough, she was seen carrying their precious daughter, Hailey True.

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The little one, not to be outdone, wore her father's iconic mask - a tribute to his on-pitch persona - alongside her own Gala jersey, perfectly emphasizing Osimhen's deep, immediate connection to the club and its loyal fanbase.

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This isn't just a player, it's a family committing to a new adventure, and the fans have already welcomed them with open arms.
Victor Osimhen: The face of Galatasaray's grand ambition
Osimhen to Galatasaray isn't just any transfer; it's a Ôé¼75 million deal, marking one of the biggest transfers in Turkish football history.

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Galatasaray executive Abdullah Kavukçu, present at the airport, shed light on the financial muscle behind this audacious acquisition.

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"We believed in this with our president and started in January. We worked very hard to raise the money, without selling any assets. We're paying a certain amount upfront and will recoup the entire amount within a year," Kavukçu confidently stated.

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He continued, asserting Galatasaray's financial prowess: "We said Galatasaray had the capacity to pay this, and we did it. We achieved this without asking anyone for money!"

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Osimhen in turn was full of gratitude after finally departing Serie A club Napoli.

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"I don't know what words to use to describe this. I feel amazing to be here. Look at the crowd, look at the people following the plane,ÔÇØ the Nigeria international was quoted to have said as per Bengu Turk.

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He added: "I'm home. This is where I want to be. I'm happy to be here, to be back. I'd like to thank our president, Abdullah Kavukcu, George Gardi, Okan Buruk, and everyone who made my return possible.

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"I'd also like to thank the fans who showed me they wanted me, who wanted me as much as I wanted them. I'm happy to be here. As I always say: The story continues. I'm happy to continue this story with GalatasarayÔÇØ

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As for the specifics, it is understood Napoli will receive Ôé¼40 million upfront, with the remaining Ôé¼35 million paid in installments until the end of 2026.

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For his part, Osimhen is set to earn a hefty annual salary of Ôé¼16 million.

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With a detailed medical checkup scheduled for Thursday and a grand signing ceremony planned for Saturday at RAMS Park before a friendly against Lazio, the stage is now set for Osimhen to embark on what promises to be an electrifying new chapter in his already glittering career.

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