₦airaland Forum

TheSuperNerd:
I really love the mystery I exude here in terms of what club I actually fan. If anyone here thinks me an Arsenal fan, then they have truly lost track of this thread. 😂


And who says I was referring to Delap? Joao Pedro is his name.

Samueltemi337:
And yet only Nigeria has qualified for the quarter finals
Nor be every time them dey win team 5 nil
See south Africa yesterday nor fit win Tanzania
Calm down

TheLoneCitizen:
The Gyökeres transfer to Arsenal might just be a template for what Europe is expecting from Osimhen.

Offers 2m from his salary.
Rejects other clubs early, sticks by only Arsenal
Agents reduce commission.


However, the most important detail is he doesn't take a salary reduction.
In fact he gets 400% increase on his net salary.

Darkprime:
Thank you for your nuanced and measured responses. I should probably point out/assure you here that I'm not on a warpath, and that I'm just trying to get a better understanding of what is at stake here.

Just to be clear, I am not trying to imply that Osimhen "doesn't care about legacy" or is "just money-driven." I too, reject such blanket assertions as irrelevant or unproductive. There is a perception though, that moving to a less competitive league would be a consequence of English clubs not rating him, and that it is a decision that has no bearing on his long-term footballing legacy. I'm trying to focus more on the implications of that decision here, not Osimhen's personal motives. It's true that legacy is personal in many walks of life. But for a footballer at the very highest level, it is also inherently public and defined by objective, external achievements. The "corporate career" versus "stay-at-home mother" analogy, while powerful for a personal life, doesn't fully translate to the global stage of competitive sports. In football, a player's legacy is directly tied to a public, quantifiable record of success: trophies won, individual awards, records broken, and performance in elite competitions like the Champions League. It's the difference between a life of personal fulfillment and a career judged by universal benchmarks. Besides, if we accept that legacy is supposed to be personal and subjective, how do we reconcile this with the accusations that certain clubs "don't rate" him? Isn't that also making assumptions about club intentions? And if legacy is truly personal, why does the respect/disrespect from clubs matter at all?

The example of Vincent Aboubakar is a good one, but it may prove the exception rather than the rule. A player's ability to shine in a brief, high-stakes tournament can sometimes transcend their club form, but what about the consistent grind? Playing week in and week out against the best defenders in the world, with teammates who demand the highest level of play, is the kind of daily pressure that sharpens a player's skills and resilience in a way that simply isn't possible in a less demanding league. We can't flippantly brush aside this fact because there are exceptions to the rule.

Also, for a player of Osimhen's caliber, business extends far beyond the immediate salary. A move to a top-tier English or Spanish club, even at a slightly lower initial wage, could open up exponentially larger long-term opportunities in branding, endorsements, and global marketability if he performs as expected. These opportunities, often tied to a player's status as a champion or a top player in a prestigious league, can far outstrip the value of a higher-paying contract at a less visible club. It's a strategic decision between short-term financial security and long-term brand building. And even if it's just "business", then shouldn't clubs also be expected to operate within their financial logic, just as players do? Why is player financial pragmatism acceptable but club financial pragmatism seen as "disrespect"? To follow the logic of the pro-galatasaray camp, why should English clubs be criticized for not wanting to break the bank for Osimhen?


FOLLOW UP QUESTION:
Given that Osimhen is 25 and likely has 6-8 peak years remaining, is there a difference between maximizing earnings early in one's career (like going to Turkey now) versus establishing elite-level credibility first and then pursuing maximum compensation? The business examples you cited (LeBron, Ronaldo) were largely of established legends making pragmatic moves - is the calculus different for someone still building their ultimate legacy?

TheLoneCitizen:
Fabrizio has been repeating that the salary Gala offered Osimhen is 16m gross.

For context, Haaland is Europe's highest earner.
He earns 15m gross.

How are Gala doing this?

Philosopher1979:
I may be wrong. But I suspect galatasaray will be forced to sell osimhen within a year. Maybe even January. They can't keep up with the expenses. Maybe mineybfrom shirt or ticket sells or his image. Ilthe president of a galatasaray may be sacked for financial recklessness. This purchase of osimhen may bankrupt the club. But maybe the president knows what he is doing. Bit with ehatbi see this is financial suicide. Abi hiw dem go pay am. This is gbese

TheLoneCitizen:
Fabrizio has been repeating that the salary Gala offered Osimhen is 16m gross.

For context, Haaland is Europe's highest earner.
He earns 15m gross.
How are Gala doing this?

TheLoneCitizen:
Fabrizio has been repeating that the salary Gala offered Osimhen is 16m gross.

For context, Haaland is Europe's highest earner.
He earns 15m gross.

How are Gala doing this?

Titian22:
Don't mind him and his praise singers here.

He messed up big time...imagine he accepted Chelsea offer last season even though it was a loan instead of going to Gala....he try put up those numbers he scored for Gala and with this trophies his stock would've risen so highly and many top clubs would have come for him even Chelsea would've signed him permanently with his preferred wage

Dude has bad advisers and agent. If his agent has sense he should offer him to Liverpool and with plans for oshimen to reduce his wages

Samueltemi337:
How is Haaland europe highest earner? 😒😒😒

Odunayaw:
We both know this is a lie. But continue

TheLoneCitizen:
Who's the highest paid player in Europe

TheLoneCitizen:
Fabrizio has been repeating that the salary Gala offered Osimhen is 16m gross.

For context, Haaland is Europe's highest earner.
He earns 15m gross.

How are Gala doing this?

Odunayaw:
I'm onto you about the "15m" salary. That's blatant misinformation. Where did you get that?

JohnBullMySon:
Haaland is earning 27m not 16m

Titian22:
Don't mind him and his praise singers here.

He messed up big time...imagine he accepted Chelsea offer last season even though it was a loan instead of going to Gala....he try put up those numbers he scored for Gala and with this trophies his stock would've risen so highly and many top clubs would have come for him even Chelsea would've signed him permanently with his preferred wage

Dude has bad advisers and agent. If his agent has sense he should offer him to Liverpool and with plans for oshimen to reduce his wages

JohnBullMySon:
Haaland is earning 27m not 16m

TheLoneCitizen:
Who's the highest paid player in Europe

Samueltemi337:
Lewandowski

TheLoneCitizen:
Don't you see gross beside it.

That's his salary after tax.

Pretax salary and post-tax are not not the same.

TheLoneCitizen:
Don't you see gross beside it.

That's his salary after tax.

Pretax salary and post-tax are not not the same.

Samueltemi337:
15M after tax

TheLoneCitizen:
His salary dropped last season.

TheLoneCitizen:
Don't you see gross beside it.

That's his salary after tax.

Pretax salary and post-tax are not not the same.

kingphilip:
Gross is tax inclusive.

Net is less tax

JohnBullMySon:
Gross means pre-tax. What you should've used is 'Net' in that case

Odunayaw:
Bro, gross means pre-tax. Net is after tax ☹️

Meanwhile update yourself
https://www.capology.com/player/erling-haaland-36728/

charlesemeka85:
🔎 Wilfred #Ndidi has also received requests from Bundesliga clubs. A summer transfer is possible for the 28y/o defensive midfielder from Leicester.

Price valuation: €15 million. One to watch.

@SkySportDE 🇳🇬

#FlorianPlettenberg