Victor Osimhen makes transfer decision amid Chelsea interest

Victor Osimhen has made a final decision on his future amid transfer interest from Chelsea.

According to Sky Italia's Gianluca Di marzio, Napoli striker Osimhen has decided to join Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli.

The Nigerian attacker has agreed a three-year contract worth around €40 million (£33.6m) a year and the two clubs are now finalising a deal.

Napoli stand to earn around €80m (£67.3m) plus add-ons.

Osimhen's contract will reportedly include a release clause, although the value of that condition is not known.

The 25-year-old will undergo a medical with the Saudi side on Friday.

Osimhen was happy to join Chelsea but the Premier League side were unable to reach an agreement with Napoli.

Enzo Maresca's side were hoping to sign the 25-year-old on loan with an obligation to buy, whereas Napoli wanted to complete a permanent sale.

Chelsea could now turn their attention back to Brentford striker Ivan Toney, who himself has accepted a contract offer from Al-Ahli. It is not clear whether the Saudi club will still sign the Englishman following Osimhen's arrival.

Osimhen joined Napoli from Lille in 2020 in a deal worth €80m, making him the club's record signing.

In December last year he signed a contract extension with the Serie A side amid uncertainty over his future. The new deal reportedly doubled his wages to €10m (£8.7m) a season, and included a release clause worth between €120m and €130m.

Osimhen scored 76 goals in 133 games for Napoli, with his 26 goals during the 2022-23 campaign helping Napoli win Serie A for the first time in 33 years.

At Al-Ahli, who finished third in the Saudi Pro League last season, Osimhen will play alongside former Liverpool attacker Roberto Firmino and ex-Manchester City winger Riyad Mahrez.