Victor Osimhen has reportedly requested an annual salary of €45 million to consider a move to Saudi Pro League giants Al-Hilal, following the club’s recent proposal to sign him.
The Nigerian striker, who has been a central figure at Napoli over recent seasons, is understood to have received a formal offer from Al-Hilal amounting to €100 million over three years.
However, sources indicate that Osimhen and his representatives are holding out for significantly improved personal terms if the move is to progress.
Negotiations between the two parties have not yet yielded an agreement, as Osimhen’s camp views the proposed figure as below expectations for a player of his calibre and current market value.
The striker’s salary demand of €45 million per year would raise the overall cost of the deal substantially beyond Al-Hilal’s current offer.
The 25-year-old has drawn global attention with his performances in Serie A, helping Napoli to a long-awaited league title in the 2022–23 season.
His goal-scoring prowess and athletic profile have made him one of the most sought-after forwards in European football.
While Al-Hilal remains one of the most ambitious clubs in the Saudi Pro League, having secured marquee signings in recent windows, Osimhen’s stance highlights the financial magnitude required to lure elite-level talent from top European competitions.
The Nigerian international’s wage request is believed to be informed not only by market dynamics but also by the lucrative contracts secured by fellow players who have made the switch to the Middle East.
Osimhen is said to be evaluating all his options, with interest from other clubs also reportedly being considered as part of a broader assessment of his next career move.
Discussions are expected to continue in the coming days as Al-Hilal weigh whether to revise their offer.
The Saudi club has made no official statement regarding the matter, and neither has Osimhen, who remains under contract at Napoli.
With the summer transfer window approaching, the outcome of these negotiations could set the tone for further high-profile moves involving Europe’s top talents and the increasingly assertive Saudi league.
