Barcelona have opted against signing Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen this summer despite gathering information on his situation at Galatasaray, with his huge salary demands emerging as the major stumbling block, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.
The Catalan giants have been monitoring the 27-year-old for weeks amid uncertainty over his future in Turkey, where he has established himself as one of Europe’s most prolific strikers.
However, according to Diario SPORT, Barcelona have ruled out a move for Osimhen despite searching for a proven No. 9 to replace Polish striker Robert Lewandowski, who left the club at the end of the 2025/26 season to join MLS side Chicago Fire after an illustrious spell with the Catalan giants.
The biggest obstacle is his wage package. Osimhen reportedly earns around €15m net per season, in addition to bonuses and his image rights, while he has shown no willingness to reduce his demands.
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