Super Eagles of Nigeria forward, Victor Osimhen has made a significant decision regarding his future in the world of football as the summer transfer window in major leagues across Europe closed.
After intense negotiations with both Chelsea and Saudi Pro League club, Al Ahli, Victor Osimhen has ultimately chosen to remain with Napoli.
Chelsea’s interest in Osimhen arose from their desire to address their scoring woes, but they were unable to meet the wage demands of the highly sought-after Nigerian striker.
In their quest to bolster their attacking options, Chelsea had also pursued Ivan Toney from Brentford, but this move also failed to materialize, with Toney moving to Al Ahli.
Despite Victor Osimhen’s previous agreement with Al Ahli, a transfer to the Saudi Arabian club couldn’t be completed due to a failure to reach an agreement with Napoli over the transfer fee. Furthermore, reports indicate that Chelsea offered a weekly wage of £130,000 to Osimhen, but the player declined the offer.
Reports claimed that Napoli manager Antonio Conte may be hesitant to work with Victor Osimhen, which influenced the club’s decision to secure the services of Romelu Lukaku from Chelsea.
As the future unfolds, it remains to be seen whether Victor Osimhen will move to Saudi Arabia, considering that the 2024 summer transfer window in the Middle East closes on October 6, 2024.
Amid the uncertainty about his future, Osimhen has been notably absent from Napoli’s matchday squad for the opening two games of the 2024-2025 Serie A season.
At just 25 years old, Osimhen has proven to be a prolific goal scorer, notching an impressive 114 goals and providing 28 assists in 223 appearances across all competitions. Internationally, he has displayed his efficiency by tallying 21 goals and 11 assists in 35 appearances for the Nigerian national team.
