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Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal have reportedly made a contract offer to Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen.
The Nigerian international, currently on loan from Napoli, impressed during his stint at Galatasaray last season, scoring 25 goals and providing five assists in 29 appearances for the Turkish giants.
Osimhen is set to return to Napoli this summer, with his current contract running until 2026.
According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Al Hilal have sent a formal proposal to the forward, identifying him as a key target for the upcoming transfer window. The Saudi Pro League side are also reportedly willing to activate Osimhen’s €75 million release clause, aiming to bring him into new head coach Simone Inzaghi’s plans for next season.
Despite previous links to Premier League giants Chelsea and Manchester United, no permanent move has materialized.
Last summer, Chelsea legends John Obi Mikel and Didier Drogba personally reached out to Osimhen in an attempt to persuade him to move to Stamford Bridge.
“I hope that Chelsea fans will finally see him come to the club. I’ll make sure I send him those text messages and calls, making sure Chelsea is his top priority,” Mikel said.
“It seems like he loves the club and wants to come to Chelsea. I’m sure he has all the big clubs wanting to sign him. If we can secure his signature, it would be fantastic for the club.
“Didier is also speaking to him, sharing his own ideas and what the club means to us. We all want to see Victor come to the club. If it happens, it happens. It’s a huge transfer fee, but if we can match it and get him to the club, that would be absolutely fantastic.”
