Victor Osimhen could be on the move again this summer, creating what appears to be an opportunity for Juventus to sign a player they have admired for a long time. However, the Bianconeri remain unable to pursue a deal for the Nigerian striker.
The obstacle has nothing to do with Galatasaray’s valuation of the forward, as the Turkish club are reportedly prepared to sell him for around 70m euros. Juventus would be capable of paying that fee for one of the world’s leading strikers, particularly one who has already won the Serie A title.
Contract clause blocks Juventus move
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Osimhen enjoyed the best spell of his career under Luciano Spalletti during their successful Serie A-winning campaign at Napoli. That connection has fuelled suggestions that the Juventus manager could once again get the best out of the striker if they were reunited in Turin.
Rather than continuing to rely on Dusan Vlahovic, Juventus could view Osimhen as the ideal player to lead their attack. However, according to [Calciomercato](https://www.calciomercato.com/notizie/tensione-osimhen-galatasaray-occasione-mercato-c-e-il-barcellona/bltba12380d63a25077), the club cannot complete a move for the Nigerian even if it has the financial resources to meet Galatasaray’s asking price.
The report states that an anti-Juventus clause included in the agreement that took Osimhen to Turkiye remains active. As a result, Galatasaray would face a financial penalty if they sold the striker directly to the Bianconeri.
Alternative route appears unlikely
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That contractual restriction has effectively ruled Juventus out of the race for Osimhen during this transfer window. Despite their long-standing interest in the striker, the club are unable to negotiate a straightforward transfer under the current conditions.
The only possible route would involve Osimhen first joining another club before being sold to Juventus in a separate transfer. Such a process would be significantly more complicated and is not viewed as a realistic option.
For now, Juventus are expected to focus on alternative attacking targets while Osimhen’s future remains uncertain. Unless the contractual situation changes, a move to Turin appears highly unlikely despite the club’s long-term admiration for the Nigerian forward.