Record Offer on Table: Al‑Hilal’s €50 Million Bid Could Make Osimhen Africa’s Richest Footballer

Al‑Hilal have dramatically raised their stakes in the race for Victor Osimhen. After activating his €75 million release clause from Napoli, the Saudi Pro League giants have tabled a jaw‑dropping €50 million per year salary—before bonuses—to persuade the 26‑year‑old Super Eagles striker to swap Europe for Riyadh this summer.

This new offer marks a staggering raise from their initial €30 million per year proposal, which Osimhen had already rejected. Both Al‑Hilal and Napoli remain locked in negotiations, with Saudi bosses desperate to include him in their squad for the Club World Cup.

Napoli confirmed activation of the €75 million clause weeks ago, clearing the path for the transfer. But Osimhen has kept his cards close, returning to Nigeria to reflect on his options and weigh competing offers from elite European clubs.

Despite the lucrative Saudi bid, Osimhen remains firm on staying in top‑tier European competition. He’s drawn attention from Manchester United, Arsenal, Chelsea, Juventus, and Galatasaray—who impressed him with his stellar loan season in Turkey (37 goals in 41 games).

If the €50 million per year package is accepted, it would crown him the highest‑paid African footballer ever, surpassing the earnings of Riyad Mahrez and Sadio Mané within the Saudi Pro League.

Beyond salary shockwaves, this move fuels a wider discussion: is Saudi Arabia transforming global transfer dynamics through astronomical packages? Champions like Osimhen could soon drive a new wave of star power to the region, reshaping the football landscape.

Four‑way tug‑of‑war unfolds: Al‑Hilal with riches, Europe with prestige. As the transfer door swings, football world waits—and so does Osimhen—with a decision that could rewrite the sport’s financial history.