Saudi Arabia outfit Al Hilal are close to reaching an agreement on with Nigeria international forward Victor Osimhen to join them after agreeing to trigger his buy out clause from Italian side Napoli, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports.
As we earlier reported, the 26 year old who spent the season on loan to Turkish side Galatasaray leading them to a league and cup double with 36 goals in all competitions is certain for a new chapter next season.
Already he is in direct contact with the president of Al Hilal Fahad bin Nafel negotiating personal terms, which many say will be a record pay for the Nigerian.
While he was expecting an offer valued at eighteen million dollars net per year to accept a move to Saudi Arabia, the value of the potential earnings could reach up to twenty million dollars a season.
While personal agreements are close to being reached between the player’s representative and Fahad bin Nafel, Al Hilal cannot yet validate this transfer yet .
The Saudi club is waiting to receive the total amount expected from the Saudi government in order to finalize the deal, and also contact Napoli to conclude the agreement between the clubs.
The so-called “financial viability” committee within the Ministry of Sports in Saudi Arabia has not yet given the green light to release the necessary funds. Without this, it will be impossible for the deal to happen.
However all parties involved are confident of reaching an agreement with Osimhen personally expressing his desire to join the Saudi outfit. He is expected to sign a three year deal if all goes as planned.
Daniel Martins
