Tuesday, May 27, 2025 - Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen is reportedly close to securing his next move to Saudi Arabia as he 'closes in on personal agreement' with Al Hilal.
The Nigerian International is currently
on loan at Galatasaray from Napoli, and his contract, which expires in 2026,
has a release clause of £63million available for non-Italian clubs.
The forward also helped the Turkish club
secure the Super Lig this season, scoring 25 goals and providing five assists
in 29 games for the Turkish giants
Osihmen has long been linked with
multiple Premier League clubs, including Manchester
United, Chelsea and Arsenal. Rather than seeking a move to a top
European club, Osimhen is in advanced negotiations with Saudi Arabian side Al
Hilal, according to Sky Sports.
It is believed that Osimhen's three-year
contract could see him earn close to £15m per season playing in the Gulf
nation.
The report also said Al Hilal are
confident they will get the deal over the line, Osimhen's move will not be
finalised until the club receives the necessary funds from the Saudi government
to sign their man.
Saudi's Ministry of Sports has not yet
given the green light to release these funds, but Al Hilal are not worried
about this as their president has reportedly even received verbal confirmation
of Osimhen's desire to jo
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