August 08, (THEWILL) -Napoli’s striking sensation, Victor Osimhen, remains a hot commodity in the transfer market, with Al Hilal of Saudi Arabia returning as serious contenders for his signature once again.
Having failed in swaying Kylian Mbappe, Al Hilal is now redirecting their focus towards Osimhen, presenting a compelling offer that could reshape the football landscape. The Saudi club is reportedly extending a staggering €40 million per season, spanning a five-year contract, culminating in an eye-popping €200 million total remuneration.
Meanwhile, in the realm of Napoli’s captaincy, Piotr Zielinski finds himself in a parallel situation, having received an offer from Al Ahli. However, the proposition submitted to Napoli has fallen short of their expectations. As negotiations ensue, the stakes are high, with both players’ futures potentially swayed by considerable financial enticements.
Napoli’s owner, Aurelio de Laurentiis, is not willing to let go of Osimhen without a fight, offering an enticing counterproposal of €8 million per season to retain the Nigerian talent. While Osimhen has expressed his desire to continue donning Napoli’s jersey for another season, his aspiration to double his current earnings from €4.5 million underscores the intricate dance between player loyalty and lucrative financial prospects.
In a dynamic tug-of-war for football supremacy, Napoli’s Osimhen and Zielinski find themselves at the crossroads of opportunity and loyalty. As the transfer saga unfolds, the criticisms of perceived sportswashing by the Saudi Arabia Kingdom will continue to colour the megabucks transfers of top talents that have gravitated to the Saudi Pro League ahead of the start of next season.
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