Victor Osimhen, considered one of the brightest forwards in European football in recent seasons, has decided to open a new chapter in his career. The Nigerian player, regarded as one of the most talented representatives of the African continent, will now continue his career in Saudi Arabia.
It has been reported that the news about the forward's future was first spread by the famous Italian insider Nicolo Schira. According to him, the 26-year-old player has reached a personal agreement with the 'Al-Hilal' club. The contract signed with the famous Saudi club will last until the summer of 2029.
Furthermore, the details of the contract have also been revealed: Victor Osimhen will be provided not only with playing time each season but also with a record-level salary. Specifically, the Nigerian star will earn around 35 million euros annually in Saudi Arabia. This will place Osimhen among the highest-paid players in world football.
During the last season, the situation for the player had become quite complicated. Osimhen, who had a contract with Italy's 'Napoli', decided to leave the Italian club due to disagreements with the management and moved to Turkey's 'Galatasaray' on a one-season loan. In his games with 'Galatasaray', he was able to showcase his high-level goal-scoring ability again and managed to attract the attention of several major clubs in Europe.
Not only major European teams showed interest in the player, but also clubs from the English Premier League. However, this time Osimhen preferred to travel to the East rather than remain in European football. In making this decision, naturally, Saudi Arabia's new policies in football and the financial conditions they offered played a significant role.
The final decision regarding Osimhen's transfer is expected to be made by the 'Napoli' management in the coming days. As experts point out, there is a high likelihood that the Saudis will be ready to pay a large transfer fee for the player, which seems very convenient for the 'Napoli' management as well.
It is worth noting that Victor Osimhen began his professional career in Europe and was transferred to 'Napoli' for a record amount after his brilliant performances at the 'Lille' club. Now, one of Europe's top scorers will have the opportunity to showcase his talent and goal-scoring skills in the East.
This transfer will undoubtedly further elevate the reputation of football in Saudi Arabia on the world stage and will serve as an important factor in attracting several more star players to the country in the upcoming seasons.
