Napoli have reportedly reached an agreement to transfer Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen to Saudi Pro League club Al-Ahli for a total of €80 million.
Football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Osimhen is expected to sign a four-year contract with Al-Ahli, which includes an annual salary of €30 million.
In addition, Al-Ahli has scheduled a medical examination for Osimhen, indicating that he is likely to turn down a potential move to Chelsea in favor of joining the Saudi club.
Romano confirmed the news on X, stating: “BREAKING: Napoli reach total agreement with Al Ahli for Victor Osimhen! Club to club deal done for €75/80m total package, Al Ahli have already booked a medical. Four-year contract worth €25/30m per season net to Osimhen + RELEASE clause. Final green light up to Victor.”
Al-Ahli, looking to bolster their attack, have also reportedly agreed on a fee for Chelsea striker target Ivan Toney.
The potential double signing for Toney and Osimhen would cost the Saudi Arabian side a combined £107.3 million, with Al-Ahli agreeing to pay Brentford £40 million for Toney, and a €80 million (£67.3 million) fee to Napoli for Osimhen, according to Sky in Italy.
Should the deal for Osimhen be finalised, he would be heading to the club that Napoli most prefer. Meanwhile, Napoli have already secured a potential replacement for Osimhen by signing Romelu Lukaku from Chelsea.
Before reaching an agreement with Al-Ahli, Osimhen’s agent, Roberto Calenda, had stated that the striker “still has so much to do in Europe,” a comment that appeared to leave the door open for a possible move to Chelsea. However, it now seems that Osimhen is ready to embark on a new chapter in Saudi Arabia.
