Osimhen departs for Saudi Arabia as Al Ahli reach blockbuster deal with Napoli

Premier League club Chelsea are likely to miss out on signing Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen after his Italian club Napoli reached a huge transfer agreement with Saudi Arabian side Al Ahli worth €80 million.

According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea have been tracking the Nigeria international all summer and are ready to bring in the 25-year-old on loan with an obligation to buy.

However, Al Ahli have also been long-time admirers of Osimhen and went one step ahead of Chelsea when they agreed a four-year deal worth around £33.6m (€40m) a season – or £646,154 a week – tax-free. The deal also includes a release clause.

The former Lille forward will undergo a medical at Al Ahli on Friday and will join the club Napoli most wanted for him.

In a post on X, Romano wrote:

“BREAKING: Napoli reach full agreement with Al Ahli for Victor Osimhen!

“The agreement between the clubs has been completed for a total package of €75/80 million, Al Ahli have ordered a medical.

“WVVorth four-year contract €25/30m per season net for Osimhen + release clause.

“The final green light for Victor.”

https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1829419337062441058?t=LpQkh2M3YD8sYWdQkn2RnA&s=19

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