Ghanaian football legend, Asamoah Gyan is expressing his support for Victor Osimhen to consider a move to Saudi Arabia after the Napoli striker was linked to Al-Hilal.
The Saudi Pro League club reportedly made a substantial offer of €140 million for the Nigerian forward, but Napoli turned down the bid.
Following the news of Al-Hilal’s interest in Osimhen, social media erupted with reactions and opinions.
Ghanaian sports journalist George Addo Junior, associated with the BBC, shared a report on Twitter, prompting a response from Gyan.
The former Black Stars striker, who has previous experience playing in the Middle East with Al Ain and Shaba Al Ahli, used a curious emoji that seemed to imply encouragement for Osimhen to consider a move to Saudi Arabia.
🇸🇦🇸🇦 €1m a week, resulting in a yearly wage of €52m!!
— George Addo Jnr (@addojunr) July 31, 2023
You have to advise 🇳🇬Victor Osimhen, stay in Europe or go to Saudi? pic.twitter.com/zJXW9phs3D
The former Ghana international left Sunderland at the peak of his career to play in in the United Arab Emirates.
Gyan announced his retirement from football recently after almost two decades with the national team of Ghana, as reported by the BBC. He holds the record of being the African player with the most goals at the FIFA World Cup.
Meanwhile, Osimhen is yet to decide on his future after a heroic campaign with Napoli last season. The Super Eagles forward led the Italian side to their first Serie A title in 33 years.
Al-Hilal interested in Osimhen
Earlier, Sports Brief reported on Saudi club, Al-Hilal reportedly offering Napoli €140 million (£120.3mil) for the signature of Osimhen.
Reports have suggested the Italian club want nothing less than €150mil before considering any negotiation with the 24-year-old striker.
It was estimated that Osimhen, a former forward with Lille in France, would earn a massive £1mil per week if the deal pulls through.
Africans who joined Saudi league
Sports Brief also reported on the top 4 Africans joining the Saudi Pro League after reports that Sadio Mane would join Cristiano Ronaldo at Al-Nassr.
The Portuguese veteran sparked a chain of signings and has helped attract other big-name players, such as reigning Ballon d’Or holder, Karim Benzema.