Freed from the Contract? Osimhen’s Journey Toward Release

The transfer of Victor Osimhen from Napoli to Galatasaray - centred on a EUR 75 million release clause - raises critical legal questions about the enforceability of buy-out mechanisms, the limits of club discretion and the role of player will in modern football transfers. This article analyses the procedural, contractual and ethical dimensions of the case within FIFA and CAS frameworks. The analysis is authored by Enes Açıkgöz.

Introduction

When Victor Osimhen’s name began to be linked with Galatasaray, many assumed it was just another transfer...

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