Osimhen's Salary Surpasses Barcelona's Rodri Before Clash
Victor Osimhen, who joined Galatasaray on loan in 2024 and secured a permanent move in 2025, earns an annual net salary of €21 million, making him the highest-paid player in the Turkish Super League. This salary surpasses that of Rodri, Barcelona's top earner, who has a gross annual salary of €35,210,000, but nets around €19 million after taxes in Spain.
The favorable tax conditions in Turkey contribute to Osimhen's higher take-home pay. Many Nigerian fans had hoped Osimhen would join a club in one of Europe's major leagues, with Chelsea showing serious interest in the summer of 2024.
However, negotiations fell through due to salary demands, leading him to Galatasaray, which met his financial expectations. If Barcelona were to sign Osimhen today and match his current net salary, they would need to offer approximately €40 million gross per year.
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