Scorer of 31 goals in 39 appearances in all competitions last season, Victor Osimhen was expected to be one of the attractions of the summer mercato. And while a number of clubs tried their luck with the Nigerian international, they came up against Napoli's refusal to sell their striker.
While the Italian club is planning to extend his contract with a wage increase, the 24-year-old is said to be tempted by the Saudi league. According to the local press, Osimhen has told his managers that he would like to join Al Hilal, who have offered Napoli 120 million euros to sign him. He would also see his salary for the duration of the 5-year contract rise to 150 million euros. A far cry from the less than 10 million a year he currently earns.
While there's no question of an arm wrestling match with his club just yet, Osimhen is hoping for a move to the Saudi Pro League.
