AC Milan may face an obstacle in their bid to sign Victor Osimhen!

Will the Nigerian striker return to Italy soon?

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AC Milan's search for a new attacking spark has led them to a familiar and tantalizing name: Victor Osimhen. The Rossoneri, eager to revitalize their frontline, identified the Nigerian striker as their primary target for the upcoming winter transfer window. However, their pursuit has been abruptly halted by a previously hidden contractual landmine.

Despite Osimhen's recent high-profile move from Napoli to Galatasaray just this past summer, Milan prepared a winter approach. But as the club's directors delved into the details, they uncovered a decisive obstacle. According to reports from Hurriyet, buried within the terms of his transfer to Turkey was a specific clause, a parting shot from his former club, Napoli. This agreement explicitly prohibits Osimhen from being transferred to any other Serie A side for the next two seasons.

📰 @FabrizioRomano: For the next two years, Victor Osimhen cannot be sold to any Italian club a specific clause included by Napoli in the agreement with Galatasaray.

Why did Napoli add this condition?
Because the club knows that both Milan and Juventus had considered Osimhen as… pic.twitter.com/NuRGXophA2— Milan Posts (@MilanPosts) October 8, 2025

This discovery effectively slams the door on Milan's ambitions, rendering a deal impossible for the foreseeable future. The 26-year-old forward, now tied to Galatasaray until 2029, has made a strong start to his new chapter, netting three goals in his first six appearances across all competitions. While his market value is set at a substantial €75 million, for any Italian suitor, that figure is currently rendered meaningless, his return to the peninsula locked behind a legal barrier of Napoli's own making.