Osimhen: Super Eagles star says Saudi money would change his life

Super Eagles star Osimhen says the Saudi money he rejected would have changed his life.

Osimhen: Super Eagles star says Saudi money would change his life

Tosin Abayomi 20:50 - 13.11.2023

Super Eagles star Osimhen says the Saudi money he rejected would have changed his life.

Super Eagles of Nigeria star Victor Osimhen is on the social media trends once again.

The Nigeria star is on the trends following his appearance on the Obi One podcast by Mikel Obi.

Osimhen and Saudi Arabia

Osimhen said that the substantial offer from Saudi Arabia "would've changed his life" and made some insinuations about which Premier League teams he might eventually support.

Osimhen responded to the statement by Mikel and made his preference known between Chelsea and Manchester United.
Osimhen responded to the statement by Mikel and made his preference known between Chelsea and Manchester United.

During their historic Scudetto victory last season, the Nigerian striker stole the show, tallying 26 goals and dishing out five assists in 32 league games. 

He attracted a lot of attention since he distinguished himself as one of Europe's most dangerous center forwards.

Victor Osimhen in action for Napoli || Credit: Imago
Victor Osimhen in action for Napoli || Credit: Imago

Al-Hilal of Saudi Arabia made a genuine attempt to recruit Osimhen in the summer, paying Napoli €200 million in the process. 

However, President Aurelio De Laurentiis declined, indicating that he wasn't prepared to let the star striker go just yet.

Osimhen on Saudi Arabia money

In conversation with John Obi Mikel on the "Obi One Podcast" During the summer, Osimhen first considered Al-Hilal's enormous offer.

He said, “What was said is true. I have to be honest, I never thought about leaving last summer because Napoli wanted to keep me, but when the offer came from Saudi Arabia, a huge offer, it was hard to refuse. I spoke to Napoli and decided to stay.

Victor Osimhen led Napoli to the Serie A title last season || Credit: X
Victor Osimhen led Napoli to the Serie A title last season || Credit: X

“It was crazy… The more I said no, the more they increased the financial offer. It would have changed my life, they never gave up. But I said, no guys, I’m staying.”

“Of course. I had talks in August, it was a huge decision for me to make. I spoke to Napoli, and we decided together to refuse.

Osimhen responded to the statement by Mikel and made his preference known between Chelsea and Manchester United.
Osimhen responded to the statement by Mikel and made his preference known between Chelsea and Manchester United.

“I didn’t want people to think I wanted to leave. It was a positive decision for my career. As much as you play football for money, there is also so much more to it.”

Then, jokingly offering to act as a mediator, Mikel called Osimhen to go to Chelsea the next summer.

Osimhen concluded by discussing his opinions on the Premier League and the teams he supports.

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