According to reports, less than twenty-four hours after turning down their first offer, Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen accepted a huge offer from Saudi Pro League powerhouse Al-Hilal.
Gianluca Di Marzio, a transfer analyst, claims that 26-year-old Victor Osimhen has agreed to a spectacular four-year contract worth €30 million year, which is worth an incredible €195 million before taxes and bonuses.
Al-Hilal seems to have won the race to recruit the Napoli forward, despite intense interest from Premier League powerhouses Arsenal, Manchester United, and Chelsea as well as a strong push from Turkish champions Galatasaray.
After a successful loan stint in Istanbul the previous season, Galatasaray had wanted to return with Osimhen, but the Saudi club’s record-breaking financial offer ultimately priced them out of the race.
Osimhen alone is now worth more than all but three Turkish clubs, Besiktas, Fenerbahce, and Galatasaray, according to Turkish publication Milliyet, which called the deal “astonishing.”
At first, it was thought that Osimhen had left negotiations with Al-Hilal after his demand for an annual salary of €40 million was not fulfilled.
However, sources now reveal that a revised arrangement has been reached, including Sky Sports. The striker, who is still among the highest-paid players in the world, has accepted the €30 million annual deal.
However, the relocation is not yet complete. Al-Hilal and Napoli are still negotiating the ultimate transfer fee; according to sources, the two teams’ respective assessments of the player are still €5 million apart.
However, it is said that all parties are hopeful that a deal can be reached in the next few days.
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Victor Osimhen is anticipated in Paris in the meantime, where Al-Hilal has arranged for him to get a medical examination.
“Al-Hilal has scheduled a medical for Victor Osimhen and are hoping to finalize a deal with Napoli this weekend,” noted renowned sports journalist Ben Jacobs on X.
After a day of surprises, caution is still in place, but Osimhen is Al-Hilal’s first aim before to the Club World Cup. They want to sign the Nigerian striker who is in Paris today.
With the exception of any last-minute snags from Napoli, Osimhen’s next destination now appears to be almost certain after a season full of rumors, talks, and last-minute turnarounds.
The former Lille talisman will join the Saudi Pro League as one of the most well-known African players if the transaction is finalized, thus enhancing the league’s reputation on the international football scene.
