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The Super Eagles forward has also repeatedly indicated that he and his family are comfortable in Turkey, describing their time there as something they are fully enjoying.<\/p>\n<h2>Valuation and elite interest\u2014yet Galatasaray hold the line<\/h2>\n<p>Galatasaray have placed a valuation of \u20ac150 million on the 27-year-old. The figure is double the amount the club paid Napoli to bring him in last summer, underlining how highly they regard his impact. Alongside the internal confidence, Osimhen\u2019s performances have kept him in the spotlight across Europe, with links emerging to Barcelona, Real Madrid, PSG and Bayern Munich.<\/p>\n<p>Despite that attention, board member Abdullah Kavukcu has stressed that Galatasaray will only consider a sale if Osimhen himself requests a transfer. 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