Victor Osimhen’s future is once again in the spotlight, as Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) intensifies efforts to bring the Nigerian striker to the Middle East following a successful campaign with Galatasaray.
According to Fotospor, PIF—through its affiliate club Al-Hilal—has gone all in to tempt the Super Eagles forward with a lucrative offer. A private jet was reportedly dispatched to fly Osimhen from Istanbul to Riyadh immediately after Galatasaray’s title celebrations, signaling the fund’s aggressive pursuit.
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The PIF is offering Osimhen a package that includes a €45 million annual salary—three times what Galatasaray is able to pay. The move comes after Napoli’s asking price previously blocked a potential transfer, but with a new €75 million release clause now in place, the focus has shifted to convincing the player directly.
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While Galatasaray is desperate to retain the striker and has tabled a record €70 million bid and €15 million-per-year deal, the financial muscle of PIF appears to be tipping the scales.
Osimhen, who scored a record-breaking 36 goals this season, has become one of the most sought-after strikers in world football. His next move could now be decided not on trophies, but on the massive financial influence of Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund.
