By Cheta Enyoghasi
Victor Osimhen, a Super Eagles and Napoli forward, has turned down a transfer to Saudi Arabian club, Al Ahli.
The Nigerian striker signed a new contract in December 2023 to leave this summer with a €130 million release clause, but no bid has come close to that figure.
According to rumors on Sunday evening, Al Ahli submitted an offer of €70 million for Osimhen, which Napoli may accept.
However, football transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano reported on Monday that the 25-year-old turned down the Saudi side’s offer.
He wrote: “Victor Osimhen is not accepting Al Ahli proposals as he required important salary AND release clause.
“The release clause is crucial or deal will not happen at all, sources confirm.”
Osimhen is anticipated to relocate before the transfer window closes. He has been exercising apart from his Napoli colleagues this summer.
According to Sky Sports, the Super Eagles player wants to wait until the day of the transfer deadline to see if Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain make a bid, before he will then take the Saudi offer into consideration.
