Victor Osimhen Turns Down €70m Offer From Al-Hilal as Saudi Side Awaits Final Decision

Napoli forward Victor Osimhen has reportedly declined a lucrative salary proposal from Al-Hilal, despite the Saudi Arabian club tabling a transfer bid worth €70 million.

The development was made public by Nigerian journalist and sports analyst Onyebuchi Onokala, popularly referred to as Buchi Laba, via a post on his official X (formerly Twitter) handle.

Buchi Laba noted that the current offer mirrors the one previously made by Al-Hilal in 2023. Osimhen initially accepted the deal, but the move collapsed when Napoli modified their financial terms at the eleventh hour.

In his statement, Buchi Laba wrote:

“Excl: Victor Osimhen officially turns down Saudi club Al Hilal’s first offer. It was the same offer they made last year.
Also, a club from Italy is keen and ready to pay Victor what he wants in wages.
Lastly, Galatasaray too are pushing heavy for his signature. RC not a problem.”

While Al-Hilal remain hopeful, they now await Osimhen’s final response, expected before Friday. The Saudi side appears prepared to activate his €70 million release clause, with the aim of finalizing the transfer ahead of the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup.

This latest rejection fuels speculation about Osimhen’s next move, with top clubs from Italy and Turkey’s Galatasaray reportedly eager to meet his wage demands