Osimhen to Juventus? Napoli Star Linked After Al Hilal Rejection

Napoli striker’s future still uncertain as Saudi deal collapses and Juve emerge as key contender

Europe 13 June 2025 at 20:17

Saudi club Al Hilal failed to land Victor Osimhen in their record breaking transfer attempt before the FIFA Club World cup but the Nigerian striker's future remains unresolved.

Now Juventus have emerged as serious contender to sign the Napoli frontman as they look to replace Dusan Vlahovic whose high wages and inconsistent form have become growing concern in Turin.

Wage Pressure & Exit Plans

Vlahovic earns 12 million euro annually, double what any of his teammates receive. Juventus are unwilling to continue under such imbalance especially given the Serbian’s dip in form.

The club's actively seeking to sell the 25 year old whose contract expires in summer 2026 and his market value's estimated at 45 million euro by Transfermarkt.

In caso di uscita di Vlahovic la Juve vuole prendere due attaccanti. Non è da escludere che uno sia Kolo Muani, ma in cima alla lista c’è il nome di Osimhen [Di Marzio] pic.twitter.com/CvLCAjZ9F8
— VecchiaSignora.com (@forumJuventus) June 13, 2025

Juve’s Strategy: Sell to Buy

According to transfer expert Gianluca Di Marzio, Juventus plan to fund Osimhen’s signing using the proceeds from Vlahovic’s sale. The Bianconeri're reportedly ready to offer 50 million euro for the Nigerian 25 million euro less than what Napoli would have earned from Al Hilal’s rejected bid.

Osimhen Rejected Saudi Move

Osimhen shocked the football world by turning down Al Hilal, opting to stay in europe, preferably Italy, a decision that now plays into Juventus favor.

The race's heating up as Juve push hard to bring Osimhen to the Allianz Stadium but with other suitors lurking & Napoli yet to make final call, the Nigerian’s next chapter remains wide open.