Victor Osimhen, the Nigerian striker of Napoli, has rejected a 30 million euro per year offer from Saudi club Al Hilal. The club then increased the offer to 50 million euros per year and is ready to activate the 75 million euro release clause for his transfer. Osimhen spent last season on loan at Galatasaray, scoring 36 goals and providing eight assists. The Italian club plans to sell Osimhen this summer as his contract expires next year. Besides Al Hilal, Arsenal, Manchester United, and Chelsea are interested, while Juventus does not want to strengthen rivals in Serie A.
Political Perspectives:
Left: Left-leaning outlets tend to emphasize the financial aspects of the transfer, highlighting the high salaries offered by Saudi clubs and the impact on European football. They may also discuss the player’s career development and the implications of moving to a less competitive league.
Center: Center-leaning sources report the facts of the transfer negotiations, focusing on the player’s performance, contract details, and the interests of various clubs without much editorializing. They provide balanced coverage of the situation.
Right: Right-leaning media might emphasize the competitive aspects, such as Juventus not wanting to strengthen Serie A rivals, and the strategic moves of European clubs. They may also highlight the prestige of European leagues compared to Saudi clubs.
