Napoli and Osimhen both reject first Al-Hilal proposal

Originally posted on Football Italia | By Susy Campanale | Last updated Jun 5, 2025 2:26 PM ET

Napoli have turned down the opening Al-Hilal offer for Victor Osimhen, demanding the full €75m release clause, but it is also reported the striker rejected the €26m per season salary.

Football Italia had already confirmed that Al-Hilal were making a strong bid to sign the Nigeria international, including a phone call from new coach Simone Inzaghi.

The opening proposal was believed to be worth €65m plus bonuses, but Sky Sport Italia, Fabrizio Romano and others are all adamant Napoli rejected it outright.

They know Osimhen has a €75m release clause in his contract and want that respected.

Osimhen and Napoli both want more money

Meanwhile, it is not the only problem for Al-Hilal, because the same sources all state that Osimhen has not agreed personal terms either.

The €26m per season salary, plus bonuses, is considered insufficient for him to join the Saudi Pro League.

If the striker is to leave Galatasaray and European football, he wants it to be for an eye-watering sum of money.

Juventus have practically given up on Osimhen following the departure of director Cristiano Giuntoli, while Premier League sides Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal are all looking towards other targets first.

Meanwhile, Sky Sports Deutschland claim that Galatasaray have made an offer to make the Osimhen loan move a permanent one.

It is worth €15m per season wages, plus a transfer fee of €65m, but again those are likely to be rejected by both parties.

This article first appeared on Football Italia and was syndicated with permission.

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