The future of Victor Osimhen was one of the big talking points of the recently concluded transfer market. The Nigerian striker, who was instrumental in Napoli's latest Scudetto, was sought after by several top European teams and also by Al Hilal, a Saudi club that had put a whopping 200 million euros on the table for him. An almost irresistible sum for everyone, but not for De Laurentiis.
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The president of Napoli not only turned down the Arab millions, but also concluded the negotiations for the renewal of his jewel, who will extend his contract until 2026, will see his salary exceed 10 million and will have a monstrous release clause set at 150.
A happy ending that came after a summer lived with rightful concern by the Neapolitan fans and that now is enriched by a new backstory. L'Equipe has in fact revealed the email response sent by the Napoli patron in response to Al Hilal's offer: "For 200 million you can buy only one foot of Osimhen", wrote De Laurentiis, who then added: "For next year I think you will be able to offer 500 million and we will probably consider your offer, but I repeat: maybe".
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