Victor Osimhen Transfer: Nigerian Striker Set for Al-Hilal Move as Napoli Finalizes Exit Terms

The ongoing summer transfer window has taken a dramatic turn as reports emerging from Italy and Saudi Arabia indicate that Nigerian international, Victor Osimhen, is edging closer to sealing a lucrative move to Saudi Pro League side, Al-Hilal.

TJ News Nigeria gathered that negotiations between Al-Hilal and Napoli have reached an advanced stage, with only minor details left before the deal is finalized.

Osimhen Accepts Contract Terms with Al-Hilal

Victor Osimhen, who played a pivotal role in Napoli’s 2022/2023 Serie A title triumph, has reportedly agreed personal terms with Al-Hilal. Sources close to the deal revealed that the 25-year-old striker is set to earn €30 million annually, making him one of the highest-paid African footballers in history.

 

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Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis is said to be holding out for a €75 million transfer fee, while Al-Hilal has currently tabled a €70 million bid. Final discussions are underway to bridge the remaining gap in valuation.

Why Al-Hilal?

The move to the Saudi Pro League represents both a financial and sporting project for Osimhen. Al-Hilal, backed by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), is aggressively recruiting top football talents to dominate both regional and global competitions, especially with the FIFA Club World Cup scheduled for later this year.

Osimhen’s arrival is seen as a key part of Al-Hilal’s strategy to strengthen their attack after recently signing other global stars.

Interest From Premier League Clubs

While the Saudi offer appears convincing, TJ News Nigeria learnt that Premier League clubs like Chelsea and Manchester United had shown strong interest earlier this year. However, the financial demands involved in Osimhen’s potential transfer deterred both clubs from pursuing further negotiations.

Reports also indicated that Liverpool had made preliminary inquiries, but there has been no concrete offer, as the English side is focused on other midfield and defensive reinforcements this summer.

Galatasaray Monitoring Situation

Galatasaray, Turkey’s reigning champions, have not given up hope of securing Osimhen’s services. The Turkish club is reportedly weighing a possible loan or structured deal, leveraging its good relationship with Napoli officials. However, competing financially with Al-Hilal appears difficult unless Napoli reconsiders its financial demands.

Osimhen’s Performance for Napoli

Victor Osimhen has been Napoli’s talisman since arriving from Lille in 2020. He scored 26 goals in the 2022/2023 Serie A season, helping Napoli secure their first Scudetto in over three decades.

Despite injury setbacks in the 2024/2025 season, he still finished as one of Napoli’s top scorers, maintaining his reputation as one of Europe’s most lethal forwards.

What Next?

• Medical examinations have reportedly been scheduled in Paris this week in preparation for the official unveiling.

• Should the deal go through, Osimhen will become the latest Nigerian star to ply his trade in the lucrative Saudi Pro League, following in the footsteps of players like Odion Ighalo and Ahmed Musa.

Transfer Summary Table

Club	Offer	Status
Al-Hilal	€70m + €30m/year	Personal terms agreed, negotiations ongoing on fee
Manchester United	Interest withdrawn	Financial package too high
Chelsea	Interest withdrawn	Focus shifted to younger targets
Liverpool	Preliminary interest	No official bid yet
Galatasaray	Monitoring	Financial constraints

TJ News Nigeria’s Follow-Up

The situation remains fluid as Al-Hilal aims to complete the deal before the start of the Club World Cup. Should any late twist occur from European clubs, it could reshape the entire dynamics of the transfer window.

TJ News Nigeria will continue to monitor the developments on Victor Osimhen’s future, providing timely updates as negotiations progress.