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Victor Osimhen and Napoli have firmly rejected a €70 million approach from Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal, Soccernet.ng reports.
According to Sky Sport Italia via Calcio Napoli, the Saudi giants submitted an official offer of €65 million plus €5 million in add-ons to lure the Nigerian forward to Riyadh.
But Napoli were quick to turn it down, insisting on receiving the full €75 million stipulated in the player’s release clause.
The response was not just from the club.
Osimhen himself is reported to have rejected Al Hilal’s personal terms, which included a staggering €26 million salary per season.
Sources close to the player suggest that despite the immense financial incentives, the 26-year-old striker is not prepared to make the move to Saudi Arabia at this stage of his career.
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Victor Osimhen and Napoli stand firm as Al Hilal’s €70m bid rejected
Al Hilal, coached by newly appointed Simone Inzaghi, remain eager to land Osimhen and are said to be preparing an improved offer.
The club views the Nigerian international as a marquee signing, following his stellar loan spell at Galatasaray, where he netted 37 goals and provided eight assists in just 41 appearances, helping the Turkish side to a domestic double.
Despite significant interest from both Al Hilal and Galatasaray — who are reportedly ready to offer him up to €15 million annually to stay permanently — Osimhen’s future remains uncertain.
The Nigerian international’s performances have sparked interest from several top European clubs, with Napoli keen to ensure any sale meets their financial expectations.
Osimhen, who remains one of Africa’s most valuable footballers, has yet to make a decision on his next destination.
What is clear, however, is that both he and Napoli are not willing to entertain cut-price deals — regardless of the riches on offer from the Middle East.
For now, the message from Naples is simple: Osimhen is not for sale — unless the full clause is met and the striker agrees.
Imhonlamhen Eronmhonsele
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