Inzaghi Makes Personal Appeal to Osimhen to Seal Move to Al-Hilal
Simone Inzaghi, the manager of Saudi giants Al-Hilal, has taken the extraordinary step of reaching out directly to Napoli striker Victor Osimhen in a final push to persuade him to join the Saudi Pro League club, according to reports from Il Mattino via Napoli Calcio News.
Al-Hilal has significantly sweetened their offer, proposing a staggering €40 million annual salary, which would make Osimhen the highest-paid Nigerian footballer ever—eclipsing Odion Ighalo’s €12.1 million yearly deal with Shanghai Shenhua back in 2019.
Inzaghi’s personal involvement is said to be part of an effort to communicate the club’s ambitious vision and sporting plans, hoping to convince the 26-year-old striker, who remains undecided about his next move.
Meanwhile, with Galatasaray and Napoli at odds over Osimhen’s valuation, Al-Hilal sees a golden opportunity, especially as Napoli appears ready to activate the hefty €75 million release clause.
Currently enjoying a break in Nigeria, Osimhen has yet to confirm where he will play in the 2025/26 season. Napoli’s increasing interest in Liverpool’s Darwin Nunez adds fuel to speculation that Osimhen’s exit might be on the horizon.