Al-Hilal Makes Stunning €140 Bid for Napoli’s Victor Osimhen, offering a huge wage of 844 million naira per week
Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal has set its sights on the Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen, making a jaw-dropping €140m offer to lure him away from Napoli.
As part of the deal, they are reportedly placing an incredible £1m-a-week wage package on the table for the 24-year-old star.
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Osimhen’s performance in Napoli
Osimhen’s exceptional performance last season, winning the Serie A title with Napoli and securing the league’s top scorer position with 26 goals in 30 starts, has solidified his reputation as one of the best strikers in world football.
Al-Hilal has already made significant moves in the transfer market this summer, bringing in Ruben Neves, Kalidou Koulibaly, Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, and Malcom for substantial sums.
Manchester United’s interest in Osimhen
Manchester United and other clubs were also interested in Osimhen, but it seems tey were not ready to pay the money Napoli was requesting for the striker.
However, negotiations hit a snag, prompting the Saudi club to seize the opportunity and offer his services compellingly. Osimhen, , is currently in contract extension talks with Napoli.
With Osimhen’s current contract running until 2025, the situation keeps fans on the edge of their seats as they await further developments.
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Former Napoli player Kim Min-Jae Hails Victor Osimhen
In another news, Kim Min-Jae, the talented South Korean defender, has said that he never wants to play against his former teammate Victor Osimhen,
Osimhen was a key player for Napoli when they won the Serie A title last season. Min-Jae was also recognized as the best defender in the league during the 2022/23 season.
Recently, Min-Jae completed a transfer to Bayern Munich, the champions of the German Bundesliga.
