- Napoli striker Victor Osimhen is expected to earn €50 million if he joins Paris Saint-Germain this summer
- Napoli owner Aurelio De Laurentiis believes PSG is the only club that can afford Osimhen
- PSG has reportedly offered €120 million for Osimhen but Napoli has rejected the bid
Victor Osimhen, the Nigerian and Napoli striker, is expected to earn €50 million (N43 billion) if he joins French giants Paris Saint-Germain during this transfer window.
Aurelio De Laurentiis, the owner of Napoli, expects a million-dollar offer for the player and believes PSG is the only club that can afford the Nigeria international.
Due to De Laurentiis’ high asking price, other top clubs such as Real Madrid, Manchester United, and Bayern Munich have withdrawn from negotiations for Osimhen.
Last week, it was reported that PSG had offered €120 million for Osimhen, which the Serie A champions had already rejected.
According to multiple reports, Napoli values Osimhen at €150 million, and no club is willing to meet that asking price at the moment.
“The only club in the world that could afford Victor Osimhen is Paris Saint-Germain,” De Laurentiis told Mediaset.
“If (PSG president) Nasser Al Khelaifi submits a bid of around €200 million, we’ll see what happens.” Victor, in my opinion, will remain here.”
According to Sky Sports, PSG and Al-Hilal have agreed to a €300 million deal for Frenchman Kylian Mbappe, though the player has not yet agreed to play in Saudi Arabia.
If the World Cup winner leaves, Osimhen would be an excellent replacement.
According to elfutbolero.us, if Napoli signs the 24-year-old, he could earn €50 million as the team’s star, but Osimhen is not interested in moving to Ligue 1.
Osimhen scored 26 goals and assisted five times in 32 league appearances last season, helping the Partenopei win Serie A for the first time in over three decades.
He was also the first African to win the prestigious Capocannoniere award given to Serie A’s top scorer.