Osimhen Becomes One Of Africa’s Highest-Paid Footballers In 2025 [See Top Ten]

Super Eagles of Nigeria forward, Victor Osimhen has climbed into the elite ranks of Africa’s highest-paid footballers in 2025 following his landmark transfer from Napoli to Turkish giants Galatasaray.
Naija News reports that Victor Osimhen made headlines earlier this summer after sealing a historic €75 million switch. This deal officially broke the Turkish transfer record.

But beyond the hefty transfer fee, Osimhen’s jaw-dropping contract has become a talking point across the football world in terms of the agreed wages.

According to Capology, the 26-year-old Nigerian international will pocket a base salary of €25 million annually at Galatasaray, which breaks down to a staggering €512,885 per week, including bonuses.

This massive wage package not only underlines Osimhen’s stature as one of the most sought-after strikers in world football but also sees him leapfrog Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah on the list of the top 10 highest-paid African players in 2025.

Below are the highest-paid footballers from Africa in 2025:
1. Riyad Mahrez (Al-Ahli) – €931,316 per week

2. Sadio Mané (Al-Nassr) – €753,846 per week

3. Kalidou Koulibaly (Al-Hilal) – €654,038 per week

4. Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray) – €512,885 per week

5. Franck Kessié (Al-Ahli) – €263,846 per week

6. Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) – €253,910 per week

7. Edouard Mendy (Al-Ahli) – €207,308 per week

8. Omar Marmoush (Manchester City) – €187,325 per week

9. Achraf Hakimi (Paris Saint-Germain) – €139,615 per week

10. Inaki Williams (Athletic Bilbao) – €105,192 per week

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