Victor Osimhen close to PSG transfer
Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen is on the verge of joining Ligue 1 giants Paris Saint-Germain from Napoli. Per multiple sources.
The 25-year-old striker has been heavily linked with a move away from the Diego Maradona Stadium, attracting interest from Chelsea, Manchester United, PSG, and several Saudi Arabian clubs.
According to Italian media outlet Tutto Napoli, the Nigerian international is set to join the Parisians shortly, with his agent, Roberto Calenda, working diligently to finalize the deal.
Il Matino reported that while Napoli had reached an agreement with Al Ahli on a lucrative deal, Osimhen prefers a move within Europe and is not interested in the Saudi League.
There have been ongoing reports that Chelsea and Manchester United, unable to meet Osimhen’s €120 million release clause, have proposed player-plus-cash deals. However, according to Il Matino, Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis insists on a cash-only transaction.
So far, only PSG seems capable of meeting the Super Eagles striker’s release clause. Although the specifics of the agreement between the two clubs remain unclear, iL Napolista reports that PSG is prepared to offer Osimhen an attractive salary of €14 million per year, approximately 24 billion naira annually.
Osimhen’s potential new manager, Antonio Conte, appears unfazed by the Nigerian striker’s impending departure. Conte already has an alternative lined up, planning to purchase Romelu Lukaku from Chelsea once Osimhen leaves.
