Manchester United, Chelsea, PSG, and Al-Ahli Vie for Nigerian Striker Amidst Bidding War
Nigerian football sensation Victor Osimhen is at the center of a high-stakes transfer battle, with three top European clubs and a Saudi Arabian team ready to meet his €75 million release clause this summer. The Napoli striker, currently on loan at Galatasaray, could land a staggering €30 million per year contract, making him one of the highest-paid players in the world.
According to reports from NapoliMagazine, Manchester United, Chelsea, and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) are all prepared to trigger Osimhen’s release clause. However, they face stiff competition from Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli, who are reportedly willing to offer the 25-year-old a jaw-dropping €30 million annual salary.
Osimhen, who has continued to impress with his goal-scoring prowess in Turkey, was the subject of intense transfer speculation last summer. At the time, no club was willing to meet Napoli’s €120 million valuation, leading to his loan move to Galatasaray. Now, with his release clause set at €75 million, the race to secure his signature has reignited.
PSG appears to be in a strong position, having already agreed on personal terms with Osimhen last year. However, the French club hesitated to match Napoli’s asking price at the time. Manchester United, meanwhile, may struggle to lure the striker without the promise of European football next season. Chelsea, who were close to signing Osimhen last summer, can reportedly only offer €8 million per year in wages—falling short of the player’s €10 million salary expectations.
But it’s Al-Ahli who could disrupt the European giants’ plans. The Saudi club is prepared to offer Osimhen a life-changing €30 million per year deal, a figure that would place him among the world’s elite earners. Last summer, Osimhen turned down a similar offer from Saudi Arabia, holding out for a move to a top European club. However, the sheer magnitude of Al-Ahli’s latest proposal may prove too tempting to refuse a second time.
As the summer transfer window approaches, Osimhen finds himself at a career crossroads. Will he choose the prestige of European football or the financial allure of the Saudi Pro League? One thing is certain: Victor Osimhen’s next move will be one of the most talked-about transfers of the year.
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