Al-Hilal refuse to back down on Osimhen despite €30m salary rejection – report
Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal remain determined to sign Victor Osimhen, despite the Napoli striker having already rejected a staggering €30 million-per-season salary package.
Osimhen’s €130m release clause, reportedly discounted to €75m for foreign clubs, remains valid only outside Italy, ruling out Juventus from activating it directly.
Al-Hilal, however, remain the only club thus far to meet the financial terms of the release clause.
Despite Osimhen’s firm stance against a move to the Saudi Pro League, even in the face of unprecedented personal terms, Turkish journalist Yagiz Sabuncoglu reports that Al-Hilal are undeterred.
The Riyadh-based club plans to revisit their proposal without the time constraints imposed by the now-concluded Club World Cup registration window.
Sources close to the player maintain that Osimhen is prioritizing a career at the highest competitive level in Europe, particularly with Euro-centric clubs in the UEFA Champions League.
Manchester United, Arsenal, and Chelsea have all monitored the forward but are reportedly assessing alternative targets due to Napoli’s firm valuation and Osimhen’s recent injury history.