Al-Hilal have not given up on Osimhen despite 30m salary rejection
Al-Hilal have not given up on Osimhen despite 30m salary rejection
Despite rejecting a reported €30m salary, Al-Hilal are ready to try again for Napoli striker Victor Osimhen, with Juventus waiting in the wings.
The €75m release clause is valid only for clubs outside of Italy, so Juve would need to negotiate directly with the Partenopei, a very tricky proposition.
NAPLES, ITALY – MAY 11: Victor Osimhen of SSC Napoli stands disappointed during the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and Bologna FC at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on May 11, 2024 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by)
They are helped by so far nobody being willing to pay the full sum other than Al-Hilal, but Osimhen turned down the move to the Saudi Pro League, even with a €30m per season salary on the table.
Osimhen still looking for next club
ISTANBUL, TURKEY – NOVEMBER 7: Victor Osimhen of Galatasaray celebrates victory during the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 League Phase MD4 match between Galatasaray A.S. and Tottenham Hotspur at Rams Park on November 7, 2024 in Istanbul, Turkey. (Photo by)
According to Turkish transfer pundit Yagiz Sabuncoglu, the club is undeterred and will try again to convince the centre-forward to accept this transfer.
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It seems unlikely that any figure could be enough to change his mind at this stage, but Al-Hilal believe they could still have an opportunity now there isn't the time pressure to get a deal done in time for the Club World Cup.
Meanwhile, Galatasaray are pushing to make the move permanent after a successful loan spell, while Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea are looking at different targets.
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