Saudi Arabian-based club Al-Ahli have reportedly signed Victor Osimhen for €80 million from Napoli. The 25-year-old was meant to join Chelsea on loan, but Al-Ahli swooped in with a big money move for him. Both the clubs have agreed to a deal for the Nigerian international, who is now booked for a medical by Al-Ahli.
It is important to note that Victor Osimhen is yet to say yes to the deal. For this specific reason, the London-based Chelsea have not given up on the idea of a long-term deal with Victor Osimhen on transfer deadline day.
For the unversed, the Blues were prepared to bring Victor Osihmen in with an obligation to buy from Napoli. However, Al-Ahli offered a four-year contract to the African Footballer of the Year 2023.
He has still so much to do in Europe: Victor Osimhen’s agent Roberto Calenda
Moreover, Victor Osimhen recently released a statement, emphasizing on his commitment to Napoli. Roberto Calenda, the agent of Victor Osimhen pointed out that he is committed to the club by signing a contract extension contract that will expire in 2027.
“Osimhen is a Napoli player, with a contract recently renewed with mutual satisfaction. He made history, and when there were major offers (also this year), we always accepted the club’s decisions. As I said, he is not a package to be shipped far away to make room for new prophets. Victor was elected African footballer of the year, eighth at the Ballon d’Or, (and) he still has so much to do in Europe. There is need (for) respect and balance,” said Roberto Calenda.