Al-Hilal Make Final Push for Victor Osimhen with ₦49 Billion-a-Year Offer, Await Friday Response

 

Victor Osimhen has been handed a deadline to decide his future, as Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal intensifies efforts to land the Super Eagles striker with a staggering ₦49 billion-per-year contract offer. The club has reportedly given Osimhen until Friday to make his decision, and internal sources suggest they remain confident of sealing the deal.

Transfer insider Ben Jacobs revealed that Al-Hilal is optimistic the Nigerian forward will accept their proposal, which not only includes an enormous annual salary but also aims to finalize the move in time for the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup. The Saudi Pro League side is determined to secure the services of the 26-year-old ahead of the global tournament, where they hope to make a strong statement.

Osimhen is no stranger to Saudi interest. Al-Hilal had previously made an attempt to sign him in 2023. Meanwhile, Al-Ahli reportedly came close to an agreement with the player last summer, but a last-minute hike in financial demands from Napoli saw negotiations collapse. Now, with conditions more favorable, Al-Hilal is back at the table—this time with an even more assertive offer.

What gives Al-Hilal an edge this time is their strategic war chest. The club reportedly retained a substantial portion of funds initially earmarked for a move for Liverpool superstar Mohamed Salah. With that centrally-allocated budget still intact, they are now redirecting it toward Osimhen. Crucially, they are also prepared to trigger the release clause in his Napoli contract, believed to be around ₦122 billion.

The Lagos-born forward has carved out a reputation as one of Europe’s most fearsome strikers. After leading Napoli to the Serie A title and becoming a fan favorite in Italy, Osimhen further demonstrated his capabilities during a loan spell at Galatasaray last season. Now, he stands at a career crossroads, with both financial and sporting incentives pulling him in different directions.

While the Saudi deal is extremely lucrative, Osimhen’s talents have also drawn sustained interest from elite European clubs. Manchester United, Arsenal, Chelsea, and Paris Saint-Germain are all believed to be monitoring his situation. Each of these clubs sees the Nigerian as a long-term attacking solution capable of spearheading their forward line.

At Old Trafford, Osimhen is seen as a missing piece in United’s rebuilding project. Arsenal is looking for a clinical striker to elevate their title ambitions, while Chelsea remains keen on re-establishing their dominance with fresh attacking firepower. PSG, meanwhile, may view him as a fitting successor to bolster their star-studded roster following recent transitions.

Al-Hilal, however, are not only selling money. They are selling vision. The club has been relentless in its ambition to build a footballing empire in the Middle East. With recent acquisitions like Neymar, Sergej Milinković-Savić, Ruben Neves, and Kalidou Koulibaly, the Riyadh-based club is assembling a team capable of competing on the international stage.

The next 48 hours could determine whether Osimhen becomes the centerpiece of that vision. Al-Hilal's proposal includes a salary that would see him earn approximately ₦940 million per week—figures that rival even the top earners in world football. The club believes this, coupled with their growing stature and Champions League-like ambitions, will be enough to sway the Nigerian star.

Yet the decision is not just about money. For Osimhen, it’s about legacy, competition, and long-term career goals. Does he choose to become the face of an emerging football powerhouse in Saudi Arabia? Or does he opt to chase Champions League glory and Premier League stardom in Europe?

As the deadline approaches, one thing is clear: the race for Victor Osimhen’s signature is more intense than ever. Whether it ends in Riyadh or remains on European soil, the striker’s next move could define the trajectory of his career—and perhaps reshape the global football landscape.