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Stefanie Kim Ladewig’s cultural post raises fresh questions as Saudi giants push hard for Osimhen’s signature.
Stefanie Kim Ladewig, the girlfriend of Super Eagles star Victor Osimhen, recently shared a photo of herself and her daughter Hailey True at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi.
Dressed in an elegant abaya, Stefanie's visit to the largest mosque in the Middle East has ignited fresh speculation about Osimhen's potential move to Saudi Arabia.
Middle East trip: A symbolic gesture or transfer hint?
In a photo posted on her Instagram page, Stefanie can be seen dressed in a traditional Abaya, posing gracefully with her daughter, Haile True.
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The 23-year-old influencer of Cameroonian descent captioned the post simply: "me&you against the 🌎💕."
The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, renowned for its architectural grandeur and spiritual significance, has previously been a backdrop for appearances by footballing elites, including Paul Pogba and Karim Benzema.
Even Georgina Rodriguez, the longtime partner of Cristiano Ronaldo, recently visited the iconic edifice during Easter, back in April.
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Stefanie's choice to visit this iconic site has led many to question whether it is merely a cultural excursion or a subtle nod towards a forthcoming transfer.
The timing of the visit is particularly intriguing.
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Saudi Pro League giants Al Hilal, have been actively pursuing Osimhen, having reportedly made an opening bid of €70 million to Napoli.
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, confirmed that the Saudi Pro League club submitted a bid worth €65 million plus €5 million in add-ons to entice Napoli into selling.
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Additionally, Al Hilal is said to have offered Osimhen a staggering €40 million per season - an equivalent of ₦1 billion per week wage, which would make him the highest-paid Nigerian footballer of all time.
Osimhen's dilemma: Career ambitions vs. lucrative Offers
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Despite the allure of such a lucrative contract, Osimhen has previously expressed reservations about moving to the Saudi Pro League.
In an interview with former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel, Osimhen revealed that Al Hilal's offer was "hard to refuse" and "would have changed my life amazingly."
Yet Napoli have held firm, pointing to the €75 million release clause that remains in place.
Meanwhile, Osimhen’s stance is more complicated.
The 26-year-old goal machine previously expressed a desire to play in the Premier League, with Chelsea, Manchester United, and Arsenal all linked at various points.
However, none of those clubs have submitted a formal offer this window amid reports of his wage demands as well as changing priorities.
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Chelsea, for example, are focused on younger, less expensive forward who can fit their wage structure.
Juventus, on the other hand, have shifted their focus due to a reshuffle in the club’s leadership.
Galatasaray, where Osimhen impressed during his loan spell — remain interested but reportedly can’t come close to matching Al Hilal’s offer.
Stefanie Ladewig's visit to the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque has undoubtedly added fuel to the fire of transfer speculations surrounding Victor Osimhen.
Whether this is a mere coincidence or a deliberate hint remains to be seen.
As the summer transfer window approaches, all eyes will be on Victor Osimhen, who certainly has a big decision to make.
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