Victor Osimhen has officially turned down a move to Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal, even though the club had already reached a €75 million agreement with Napoli for his transfer.
The Nigerian striker’s decision puts a pause on what seemed like a finalized deal between the two clubs. While Al Hilal had hoped to secure Osimhen as a major signing to strengthen their squad, the player himself is not convinced by the offer. With his rejection, the transfer window opens up again for other interested clubs.
Galatasaray remains firmly in the race and is expected to push harder to sign the Napoli forward. The Turkish giants see Osimhen as a top priority and are prepared to continue negotiations as competition builds from other European teams.
Al Hilal will now need to regroup and explore new options as they look to bring in a quality striker for Coach Simone Inzaghi. For Osimhen, this decision signals a clear intent to either remain in Europe or hold out for a move that aligns more closely with his personal goals and career ambitions.
By Yockshard Enyendi