Italian Serie A club, Napoli have reached an agreement with Saudi football club, Al Ahli to sign Nigerian forward, Victor Osimhen, with the total package for the move worth N141 billion.
It was gathered that the final green light to seal the move is up to Osimhen, who is linked with a move to EPL side, Chelsea FC. It was also gathered that Al Ahli have booked medicals ahead of the arrival of Osimhen.
“Al Ahli have reached an agreement with Napoli for Victor Osimhen. Club to club deal done, sealed for total package worth €80m – while Al Ahli have already booked a medical. Four year contract worth €25/30m per season net to Osimhen and it will also include a release clause.
“Final green light now up to Osimhen. Chelsea proposal still in his hands but Al Ahli want an answer,” Fabrizio Romano disclosed.
Al Ahli have included an affordable and easy release clause for Osimhen as part of their proposal. It is lower than reported €100m, according to Romano, who also disclosed that Osimhen has always requested for the clause as key part of negotiations.
Chelsea had approached Napoli to submit an official bid for Osimhen on loan with an obligation to buy. Chelsea are currently discussing salary terms with the Nigerian striker.
While Al Ahli are at final stages of talks with Napoli for Osimhen, the deal will “only happen if Chelsea talks collapse”.