Al Hilal tried to sign Osimhen in the last transfer window, but the deal fell through
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has confirmed his desire to move to Saudi Professional League’s MLS, Soccer reports.
Osimhen has been one of the best strikers in the world for two years now. He scored 26 goals in Serie A last season, helping the club win the league for the first time in 33 years. He also broke the scoring records of George Weah and Samuel Eto’o in Serie A.
His success with Napoli was controversial and led to links with several top clubs across Europe.
However, these discussions did not produce anything concrete. There was talk of a super contract with Al Hilal of the Saudi Professional League, but that did not materialize.
The 24-year-old striker has now settled in at Napoli after an unstable summer. However, in a recent development, the Super Eagles striker wants to move to the American Major League He Soccer, despite the influx of players from Europe to his league in Saudi Arabia since last year. revealed.
“They are trying to develop their league (Saudi Professional League), which is good,” Osimhen said Featured
“The greatest person of all time [Ronaldo] was there. Because of his (Ronaldo’s) influence, a lot of talented players ended up being there as well. So for me it was really It’s good, they’re trying to make their league the best league they can be. To me, I think they’re doing a great thing.”
“If the conditions were the same, I would go to MLS,” Osimhen said on Twitch Interview.
Despite his statements, the possibility of a move to Saudi Arabia cannot be ruled out as the country attracts footballers to the league with record salaries. With the right amount, Osimhen could make a move.
