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Super Eagles star Victor Osimhen could be forced to betray his Galatasaray fans this summer
Victor Osimhen’s time at Galatasaray may be coming to an unexpected end, as new reports indicate that Saudi Pro League giants Al Hilal have entered talks with Napoli over the Nigerian star’s future.
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After lighting up Turkish football with 31 goals in his debut season, Galatasaray fans now face the grim prospect of losing their marquee forward to the financial pull of the Middle East.
Osimhen’s blockbuster season turns heads across Europe and beyond
What initially seemed like a wild gamble by Galatasaray has turned out to be a season-defining masterstroke.
The Turkish side’s loan acquisition of Victor Osimhen from Napoli stunned many at the beginning of the campaign, but the Nigerian forward quickly silenced all doubts. With 31 goals across the Süper Lig, UEFA Europa League, and Turkish Cup, Osimhen has matched his career-best tally from his explosive 2022-2023 season in Italy.
His dominant performances have inevitably reignited transfer speculation, and major European clubs including Manchester United, Chelsea, and Juventus have been circling the striker, who is widely regarded as one of the top centre-forwards in world football today.
But while Europe debates his next potential destination, a new player has suddenly emerged in the race, as clubs in England turn their noses up at the Nigerian striker.
Al Hilal make power move as talks begin with Napoli
According to renowned Italian journalist Nicolo Schira, Saudi Arabian powerhouse Al Hilal has officially opened negotiations with Napoli regarding a permanent transfer for Osimhen.
The Riyadh-based club, managed by Jorge Jesus, is reportedly ready to go all in for the 27-year-old by tabling a substantial salary package, one that may be impossible to refuse.
This bold move from Al Hilal comes at a time when Galatasaray fans were beginning to dream of keeping Osimhen longer or even securing a permanent deal. Instead, they’re now witnessing the uncomfortable reality of seeing their star man potentially lured away not to England or Italy, but to Saudi Arabia.
Napoli, still holding the player’s contract, are said to be open to talks, especially with the kind of money the Saudi club is putting on the table.
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