Naples, Italy – The future of Nigeria’s striker Victor Osimhen at Napoli remains uncertain as Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) appears to be distancing itself from securing the player. Osimhen’s hefty salary of €12 million net per season and a total cost of €31 million gross until June 2026 significantly influence Napoli’s transfer activities. Resolving his status is crucial for the club’s plans, including the potential acquisition of Romelu Lukaku, as indicated by coach Antonio Conte.
According to Calciomercato, PSG finds the €130 million release clause for Osimhen too steep, particularly since they need to offload players like Gonçalo Ramos or Kolo Muani first.
Additionally, PSG’s offer did not include South Korean playmaker Kang-in Lee as part of the deal, which Napoli did not accept.
Osimhen has not received concrete offers from Premier League clubs like Arsenal and Chelsea, despite his preference for the league. This lack of movement has left him in a difficult position, bound by his high price and salary demands that few European clubs can meet.
Consequently, Osimhen is now considering offers from Saudi Arabia, a scenario that seemed unlikely until recently.
About a year ago, Osimhen firmly rejected lucrative offers from the Saudi Pro League. However, the current stalemate has prompted a reconsideration.