Report Osimhen rejects opening Al-Hilal offer but talks continue | OneFootball

Sky Sport Italia reports that Victor Osimhen has rejected an initial contract offer from Al-Hilal, but the Saudi side will continue negotiations for the Napoli-owned striker and Milan’s Theo Hernandez.

Napoli striker Osimhen has rejected a € 30m-a-year contract offer from Al-Hilal, but the team coached by Simone Inzaghi will continue negotiations today.

Osimhen to Al-Hilal latest

ISTANBUL, TURKEY – JANUARY 21: Victor Osimhen of Galatasaray reacts to a missed chance during the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 League Phase MD7 match between Galatasaray A.S. and FC Dynamo Kyiv at Ali Sami Yen Spor Kompleksi on January 21, 2025 in Istanbul, Turkey. (Photo by Ahmad Mora/Getty Images)

According to Sky Sport Italia transfer expert Gianluca Di Marzio, Al-Hilal is still seeking an agreement with both Osimhen and Napoli, given that their opening €65m bid for the Partenopei was rejected on Thursday.

Osimhen has a €75m release clause included in his contract, which is only valid for clubs outside Serie A, and Napoli are unwilling to accept a lower fee.

Al-Hilal to continue talks for Osimhen and Theo

ISTANBUL, TURKEY – NOVEMBER 7: Victor Osimhen of Galatasaray celebrates victory during the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 League Phase MD4 match between Galatasaray A.S. and Tottenham Hotspur at Rams Park on November 7, 2024 in Istanbul, Turkey. (Photo by Ahmad Mora/Getty Images)

Osimhen’s deal expires in June 2026, but Napoli have an option to extend for a further campaign to avoid losing him on a free transfer next year.

Football Italia reported yesterday that Inzaghi was personally working to bring Osimhen to Al-Hilal.

According to Di Marzio, the Saudi Pro League giants will resume negotiations with Osimhen and Napoli today.

Al-Hilal remain in talks with Theo Hernandez as well, but while Milan are willing to sell the French left-back for circa €30m, Theo is still waiting for offers from European clubs.