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Victor Osimhen’s move to Al-Hilal currently off

Eric Kwafo June 10, 2025
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Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen is set to stay in Europe for the next football season.

This is because his proposed move to Saudi Professional League club Al-Hilal is currently off.

According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the deal has been off since Sunday, June 8.

“Victor Osimhen deal remains off with Al Hilal since Sunday as no contacts took place in the last 24 hours.

“Osimhen will consider all his options available to leave Napoli with Galatasaray still keen, race open again,” Romano said in a post on X.

Victor Osimhen is understood to be open to staying in Europe and will negotiate with all interested clubs this week.

Besides Galatasaray, the Super Eagles sensation is also a transfer target of Juventus, Manchester United, and Arsenal.

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