
Victor Osimhen, the Nigerian football sensation currently playing for Napoli, finds himself at the center of a high-stakes transfer battle as Saudi Arabian powerhouse Al-Hilal has returned to the table with an eye-watering new offer that could rewrite football’s financial landscape.
As reported by Corriere dello Sport, Al-Hilal has proposed a jaw-dropping deal to lure the prolific striker to the Middle East. The deal reportedly includes a salary of €40 million per year over three years, with an option to extend for a fourth season. If fully executed, the total value of the package could reach an astronomical €160 million.
This renewed offer not only places Osimhen among the highest-paid footballers in the world but also aligns him with top global earners across all sports. Such a financial commitment underscores Al-Hilal’s serious intent to secure the forward’s signature and bolster their squad with elite international talent.
Napoli, meanwhile, have publicly confirmed that they are open to selling Osimhen this summer, provided any interested club meets his €75 million foreign release clause. Al-Hilal’s latest proposal reportedly meets this requirement, making the deal potentially seamless without the need for further negotiations between the clubs.
However, Turkish champions Galatasaray have not given up hope. The Istanbul-based club is believed to have already reached a verbal agreement with Napoli and has been working diligently behind the scenes to finalize a deal for the striker. Yet, their efforts appear to be hampered by Osimhen’s indecision, which has led to growing frustration among the club’s leadership.
Galatasaray vice-president Abdullah Kavukcu recently expressed his concerns over the delay, warning publicly that “time is running out” for the transfer to go through. The club is now anxiously awaiting Osimhen’s final word on whether he will opt for the lucrative Saudi deal or make a move to Turkey.
Victor Osimhen, on his part, has remained tight-lipped about his future plans. In a recent interview, he said: “At the moment I am focused on the holidays, I am resting. We will see what happens.” His non-committal stance has only added more intrigue to what is quickly becoming one of the most closely watched transfer sagas of the summer window.