In a bid to keep his heart in the club, Serie A champions Napoli have reportedly offered Nigerian star striker Victor Osimhen a ₦6.3 billion salary.
This is to keep potential interested clubs such as Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea away.
Napoli’s president, Aurelio De Laurentiis, since after the just ended glorious season, has continuously expressed his determination to keep Osimhen in Naples. Towards ensuring this, he recently held a meeting with the player’s representative to discuss a new contract.
Laurentiis has expressed his desire for Osimhen to extend his current deal with Napoli for an additional two years.
The Nigerian striker’s existing contract is set to expire in the summer of 2025. As prominent clubs tries to woo Osimhen.
ADL recognizes the importance of securing his prized asset’s commitment to the Scudetto winners.
During the meeting, ADL proposed raising Osimhen’s annual salary to six million euros, with additional bonuses that could elevate it to seven million euros (approximately N6.3 bn).
This remarkable offer exceeds Napoli’s usual salary structure, demonstrating their determination to retain the talented forward.
However, no agreement was reached during the discussion, and further talks have been scheduled to assess the evolving situation.
Recent reports indicate that Napoli value Osimhen at €180 million, mirroring the sum PSG paid Monaco for Kylian Mbappe’s transfer in 2018.
While Osimhen may not yet match the world-renowned Mbappe’s overall value, he has etched his name in Serie A history as the league’s most valuable player.
