Victor Osimhen is set to stay at Napoli after failing to reach an agreement on personal terms with Chelsea after lengthy negotiations dragged on until the deadline day.... CLICK TO READ THE FULL NEWS HERE▶▶
The striker had two offers on the table at the start of the deadline day, including a lucrative deal from Saudi Pro League club Al-Ahli, which had an agreement with Napoli.
According to Gianluca DiMarzio, the Saudis offered Osimhen a deal worth €30-40 million per season on a four-year contract but walked out of the agreement because Napoli asked for more money.
The Jeddah-based club quickly moved to the next target: English striker Ivan Toney, with whom they agreed on personal terms and will pay Brentford £36 million.
Osimhen to stay at Napoli
According to Fabrizio Romano, the Victor Osimhen to Chelsea deal is off, and the striker will stay at Napoli unless an offer comes in from Saudi Arabia, whose window is open until September 2.
His relationship with Napoli broke down during the negotiation, and he is set to be banished from the squad until January if he stays at the club.
Why Osimhen to Chelsea failed
🚨🔵 Deal completely OFF for Victor Osimhen.
No agreement with Chelsea and #CFC delegation now leaving Napoli.
If nothing happens from Saudi next 3 days, Osimhen will stay at Napoli but he’s NOT gonna be part of the first team squad.
Relationship currently completely broken. pic.twitter.com/XEF5j6Y2To
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 30, 2024
According to Football Italia, the deal collapsed after both parties could not reach an agreement on personal terms, with the Blues unable to propose a satisfactory offer.
According to Football Italia, the Premier League club offered a basic salary of €4mil and €4mil in bonuses. Half of the bonuses will be for Champions League qualification, while the other half is a goal bonus.
This was below his current pay at the Italian club, making the Super Eagles star throw the deal away with minutes left before the window closed.
