Former Super Eagles midfielder Christian Obodo has advised Victor Osimhen to carefully weigh his next move ahead of the striker’s potential $35 m per year Al Hilal deal. Obodo emphasised that Osimhen should either remain in Europe to solidify his top-level status or secure his future in Saudi Arabia with a lucrative contract.
Speaking earlier this year, Obodo noted that Europe’s elite leagues offer growth and exposure, but he admitted the financial appeal of the Middle East can be compelling. “If he gets a better option in a good league like La Liga or Premier League, he should go,” he stated.
Any decision now follows a dramatic few weeks Osimhen has reportedly declined Al Hilal’s final 650,000 £/week offer (€35 m net annually), fuelling speculation he may stay in Europe possibly joining Galatasaray or Juventus or accept the Saudi-rich contract later.
Editorial
We share Christian Obodo’s balanced perspective. At 26, Osimhen stands at a crossroads between ambition and reward. Remaining in Europe respects his status, ensures elite competition, and grows his legacy. Yet the financial security of Saudi’s offer is hard to ignore. There’s no wrong choice but rationale and clarity matter.
Obodo’s counsel resonates: do not rush. If staying means consistent minutes in the Champions League, enhanced visibility and national team readiness, then that should guide the choice. But if top-flight Europe remains uncertain, then taking Saudi’s deal secures not just wealth but freedom to define his future without pressure.
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The clubs should also play their part. Whether it’s Napoli, Galatasaray, Juventus, PSG, or others, each must present Osimhen with a coherent plan a starring role, European ambition, and conditions worthy of his talent and earned salary.
Above all, the onus is on Osimhen and his advisors to choose not just on money, but on timing, identity and legacy. Obodo’s message is right: there should be no regrets only opportunities grasped and futures shaped.
Did You Know?
Al Hilal offered Osimhen approximately €35 million net per season, equating to about £650,000 per week plus bonuses.
- In 2023–24, on loan at Galatasaray, he scored 37 goals in 41 matches, a tally that rekindled European and Saudi interest.
- Osimhen previously rejected Chelsea last summer due to salary conditions, turning down about £9 million annually.
- Juventus interest was blocked: Napoli’s president Aurelio De Laurentiis included a Serie A exclusivity clause, preventing domestic rivals from activating his release clause.
- This summer’s Al Hilal offer would have made him one of the highest‑paid footballers globally, on par with the likes of Messi and Mbappé.
