Victor Osimhen: Napoli Striker Set to Join European Giants in Huge Wage Package

Victor Osimhen: Napoli Striker Set to Join European Giants in Huge Wage Package

  • Victor Osimhen is on the verge of joining French Ligue 1 giants Paris Saint-Germain according to reports
  • The Nigerian international has been heavily linked with a move away from Napoli during the summer transfer window
  • His agent, Roberto Calenda, is said to be finalising the deal with the Parisians, which could be sealed in a matter of days

Nigerian international Victor Osimhen is set to join French giants Paris Saint-Germain in the coming days, according to multiple reports.

The 25-year-old has been heavily linked away from Napoli this summer amid interest from several English Premier League clubs.

Manchester United, Chelsea, Arsenal, and Saudi Pro League clubs have been enquiring about the Super Eagles striker.

Victor Osimhen is on the verge of joining PSG.
Victor Osimhen is closing in on a deal to join PSG. Photo Credit: Image Photo Agency.
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Italian outlet Tutto Napoli are reporting that the forward is on the verge of leaving the Diego Amando Maradona Stadium.

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His agent, Roberto Calenda, is said to be finalising his deal with the Parisians, which could be completed in 48 hours.

Earlier reports claim Napoli agreed with Al Ahli on a sumptuous deal, but the former Lille striker is unwilling to move to Saudi Arabia.

It was also gathered that English clubs Manchester United and Chelsea could not meet his €120 million release clause.

Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis has insisted on a cash-only transaction after some teams offered a possible player-swap plus cash deal.

Soccernet reports that although the specifics of the agreement between the two clubs remain unclear, PSG are offering an attractive salary of €14 million per year, approximately 24 billion naira annually.

Napoli manager Antonio Conte appears unfazed by the Nigerian striker’s impending departure.

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Osimhen retains status as Africa's MVP

Legit.ng earlier reported that Osimhen retained his status as the most valuable African player with a market value of €100 million as he continues to seek a move away from Napoli this summer.

The reigning African Footballer of the Year has overstayed his time at the Italian club. He should have left last summer after helping the Neapolitans to the title.

The Super Eagles forward has a market value of €100mil, a 20 million drop from his peak.

Source: Legit.ng

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Babajide Orevba (Sports Editor) Babajide Orevba is a CAF-accredited Nigerian journalist, digital publishing expert, researcher, writer and TV analyst. He has covered several major football tournaments including FIFA World Cup Qualifiers, AFCON, CAF Competitions as well as grassroots competitions within Nigeria. Email: babajide.orevba@corp.legit.ng

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