Victor Osimhen has been linked with several European clubs, but now he has reportedly reached an agreement with Paris Saint-Germain.
According to the Italian media outlet Il Mattino, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), a leading club in France’s Ligue 1, has reportedly finalized a deal to sign Napoli striker Victor Osimhen during the upcoming summer transfer window.
PSG’s interest in the Nigerian striker arises from their need to replace Kylian Mbappe, who is poised to move to Real Madrid. The club has reached an agreement with Osimhen, paving the way for his transfer to Parc des Princes.
The 25-year-old recently signed a new contract with Napoli in December, which includes a €130 million release clause. He is set to leave the Italian club at the end of the current season. PSG has agreed to pay this substantial release clause to acquire Osimhen’s services.
PSG has emerged as the leading candidate to secure Osimhen’s signature, with Thursday’s edition of Il Mattino detailing the substantial offer made to the Nigerian striker.
“It’s farewell to Italy. Osimhen’s final weeks in Italy are upon us, with PSG very close to securing his services. The agreement is almost finalized, with concrete steps taken between Osimhen, his representatives, and PSG’s Qatari owners,” it said.
“Paris stands as Osimhen’s top choice, and PSG is eager to conclude the deal swiftly.”
Il Mattino reports that Osimhen’s transfer to PSG includes a four-year contract with an annual salary of €13 million, along with additional control over his image rights.
“The Nigerian sensation is set to earn over €13 million per year for the next four years. He will manage his image rights independently and is expected to sign lucrative sponsorship deals with Qatari partners associated with President Al-Khelaifi’s club,” it said.