Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen will receive a €4 million wage increase at Paris Saint-Germain after agreeing personal terms with the French giant.
According to Tuttosport, the reigning African best footballer striker has penned a five-year deal worth €14 million per season with PSG, which represents a significant pay rise from his current €10 million annual salary at Napoli.
The 25-year-old’s agent, Roberto Calenda, was in Paris earlier this week to negotiate with PSG, but the Ligue 1 side must still reach an agreement with Napoli to finalise the transfer.
While Napoli and new coach Antonio Conte are open to parting ways with Osimhen, PSG appear reluctant to meet the player’s €130 million release clause. Reports suggest they could offer €100 million plus a player to secure the deal.
The former Serie A champions are keen to offload players before bringing in reinforcements for Conte’s squad. Completing Osimhen’s sale would pave the way for the former Italian champions to sign Romelu Lukaku who is seen as a potential replacement for Osimhen at the Stadio Maradona.
Despite interest from Saudi Pro League club Al Ahli, Osimhen has remained focused on continuing his career in Europe, with the Premier League being his initial preferred destination, but the English clubs are not willing to meet the player’s €130 million release clause
The former Lille striker has maintained a professional attitude in pre-season training with Napoli amid ongoing negotiations. He has impressed Conte despite not featuring in the coach’s plans for the upcoming campaign.
