•Nigerian asks agent to evaluate offers of Saudi club, Juventus, Chelsea
By Rasaq Oboirien
Saudi Arabian club, Al-Hilal has made a significant offer to Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen, presenting him with a staggering deal worth €42 million per year.
Osimhen, who recently won both the Turkish Super Lig and the Turkish Cup with Galatasaray, finished the season as the top scorer in the Turkish Super Lig, netting 25 goals and providing 5 assists in 29 matches. He also set a record for the most goals scored by a foreign player in a single season for Galatasaray with a total of 36 goals.
According to the Turkish news outlet Son Dakika Haberleri, which sourced information from the Saudi Arabian press, Al-Hilal has initiated serious discussions regarding Osimhen. The club hopes to have him lead their efforts in the upcoming 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.
This comes amid speculation that Cristiano Ronaldo will not be joining Al-Hilal, as the club has reportedly rejected a proposal to sign him. Instead, they are focusing on younger talents like Osimhen. Ronaldo’s contract with Al Nassr is set to expire on June 30, 2025, and talks about an extension are currently on hold, as he has expressed a desire to remain with Al Nassr.
Meanwhile, Osimhen is having his lawyer assess Al-Hilal’s offer alongside those from Manchester United, Juventus, and Chelsea. Juventus is reportedly collaborating with Osimhen’s entourage to prepare a bid of €80 million.
However, Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis is looking for €100 million but would prefer to sell the player to a club abroad.
Osimhen’s preference remains the Premier League, where he could potentially be signed for around €75 million.