*Set To Sign Three-year Contract
By Ben Knapton, SportsMole
The Victor Osimhen transfer saga is supposedly nearing its end, as the Napoli striker has accepted a mammoth contract offer from Saudi side Al-Hilal.
The Nigeria international recently concluded a successful loan spell with Turkish giants Galatasaray, with whom he found the back of the net 37 times in 41 appearances.
Osimhen made the surprise switch to the Turkish Super Lig after being ostracised from Antonio Conte’s Napoli squad and failing to secure a deadline-day move to either Chelsea or Saudi Arabia.
The ex-Lille man appeared to be on the verge of joining Al-Ahli, only for a deal to collapse as the Saudi Pro League giants captured Ivan Toney from Brentford instead.
With Romelu Lukaku thriving at the tip of the Napoli attack, there was never likely to be a way back for Osimhen at the Partenopei, especially as his contract is also only valid for another year.
‘ Accepts’ Al-Hilal Offer After ‘Crazy’ Saga
Premier League giants Manchester United and Chelsea are not thought to have lost sight of the 26-year-old, but at the same time, the Saudi Pro League have been keeping a close eye on developments.
Now, after a couple of failed approaches, journalist Sacha Tavolieri claims that Osimhen has accepted a gargantuan offer from Al-Hilal, whom he will join on a three-year contract.
The Middle Eastern powerhouses supposedly twisted Osimhen’s arm with an astronomical financial proposal, and he will earn £25.9million per year during his time with Simone Inzaghi’s side, totalling £77.6million over three seasons.
Al-Hilal were allegedly ‘crazy’ about signing the Nigeria international, and a deal is now expected to be wrapped up in the next two days after both parties agreed personal terms.
Osimhen will leave Napoli with a record of 76 goals and 18 assists in 133 appearances for the Italian titans in all tournaments, including a Golden Boot-worthy 26 strikes in 32 games during their Scudetto-winning 2022-23 season.
