Reports on Thursday indicate that Napoli’s highly sought-after striker, Victor Osimhen, is currently engaged in discussions regarding a potential move to Saudi Pro League powerhouse
Al-Hilal once the 2024-25 season concludes. This development follows earlier claims that the Nigerian international has rejected a proposal to join Juventus in the upcoming summer transfer window.
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Osimhen, who is currently enjoying a successful loan spell with Galatasaray, remains under contract with Napoli until the summer of 2026. However, it is widely expected that the Serie A club will look to sell him once his temporary stint in Turkey comes to an end.
His contract with Napoli notably includes a €75 million release clause, which can be activated this summer.
Crucially, this clause is not applicable to fellow Serie A clubs, meaning Juventus would likely have faced a significant premium to persuade Napoli to sell the star forward to a direct league rival. Despite Juventus’ reported keenness on a deal, earlier reports this week suggested Osimhen has turned down their offer, ruling out a move to Turin for the summer.
Now, according to Footmercato, Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal have entered the frame and are actively in discussions to sign Osimhen this summer.
Thursday’s report asserts that Al-Hilal are in search of a high-profile attacker, particularly following Neymar’s departure in January.
Footmercato further details that Osimhen is considered the “ideal” recruit for Al-Hilal, and direct talks between the club and the player are currently underway.
Al-Hilal’s squad already features several notable names familiar to Serie A fans, including Osimhen’s former Napoli teammate Kalidou Koulibaly, as well as Joao Cancelo and Sergej Milinkovic-Savic.
The Saudi club also boasts ex-Premier League and La Liga stars such as Yassine Bounou, Ruben Neves, and Aleksandar Mitrovic, indicating their ambition to attract top-tier talent.
As the transfer window approaches, all eyes will be on Osimhen’s decision, which could see him join the growing list of prominent footballers making the move to the Saudi Pro League.
