After weeks of skirmishes, has the fate of Nigerian Victor Osimhen been decided?

Africa 08 June 2025 at 12:35

Hazem Mlhem

News Editor

After months of conflicting news, indecision and uncertainty, it seems that Victor Osimhen has already chosen his next destination and it looks like it will be far away from Europe, contrary to what the player's fans and even he himself hoped for.

As one of the most prominent African strikers in European leagues, Osimhen remains on the radar of the continent's giants in France, England, and Spain.

Past links to a move to Manchester United

Although the Nigerian striker has been linked with a move to Premier League giants Arsenal and Manchester United, these clubs have turned their attention away from the Nigerian striker's services to other targets in the summer market

However, recent news indicates that the Galatasaray striker, whose loan from Napoli has expired, has just rejected an offer from Al-Hilal of Saudi Arabia. Al-Hilal reportedly offered Napoli 75 million euros, but the Nigerian rejected the offer because it is clear that the player wants to live a serious experience in Europe, as he previously explained that he has a dream to play in the English Premier League.

It's all up to the player now!

Transfer market expert, Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano revealed that the player rejected Al Hilal's offer after the Saudi giant prepared all the legal matters for him, including the medical examination as well.

Al Hilal have booked travel and medical for Victor Osimhen, still waiting for his green light to the move, €75m deal in place with Napoli after new proposal revealed yesterday, depending on the player now.