English Premier League club, Chelsea may miss out on signing Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen after his Italian club, Napoli, reached a big money agreement with Saudi Arabian club, Al Ahli, worth a whopping €80m.
According to transfer guru, Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea had been tracking the Nigerian international all summer and were prepared to bring the 25-year-old on loan with an obligation to buy.
But Al Ahli had also been long-time admirers of Osimhen and moved ahead of Chelsea as they agreed a four-year contract worth around £33.6m (€40m) a season – or £646,154 per-week – tax-free. The deal also includes a release clause.
The ex-Lille striker will undergo an Al Ahli medical on Friday and will be joining the club Napoli wanted him to go to the most.
In a post on X, Romano wrote:
“BREAKING: Napoli reach total agreement with Al Ahli for Victor Osimhen!
“Club to club deal done for €75/80m total package, Al Ahli have already booked a medical.
“Four year contract wVVorth €25/30m per season net to Osimhen + RELEASE clause.
“Final green light up to Victor.”
https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1829419337062441058?t=LpQkh2M3YD8sYWdQkn2RnA&s=19
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