Chelsea’s Realistic Offer for Victor Osimhen Revealed: Can Napoli Cash In?
In a shocking development, the proposed contract and salary terms that Chelsea offered to Napoli’s top scorer Victor Osimhen have been leaked. The 25-year-old Nigerian forward’s future in Italy is hanging in the balance following a fallout with the club over his desire to join the Blues.
According to Sky Sports in Italy, Chelsea offered Osimhen a base salary of €4 million (£3.3 million) per year. If the Blues qualify for the UEFA Champions League this season, he would receive another €4 million in bonuses. This contract offer is significantly lower than Osimhen’s current salary at Napoli, which is reportedly around €11 million (£9.2 million) per year.
Meanwhile, advances from Saudi Arabia have been made for the Serie A star, hinting that he could make a shock move to the Middle East. Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has been adamant that Osimhen will not be sold, despite the player’s desire to leave.
This development raises questions about Osimhen’s future at Napoli and whether the club will be willing to sacrifice their top scorer to boost their financial coffers. Considering the player’s impressive form last season, notching 17 goals in 32 appearances, it’s surprising that Chelsea’s offer is so low.
Napoli boss Luciano Spalletti has been vocal about his admiration for Osimhen, but it seems that the player’s agent, Roberto Calenda, is keen to explore all options. "Osimhen is a Napoli player, with a contract recently renewed with mutual satisfaction," Calenda recently said. "He made history and when there were major offers, we always accepted the club’s decisions."
Time will tell if Osimhen will stay at Napoli and continue to fire in goals or seek a new challenge elsewhere. One thing’s for sure, the Italian top-flight will be eagerly watching this unfolding drama.
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