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PSG agree to sign Osimhen for €120m

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) have reportedly agreed the signing of Napoli striker Victor Osimhen for €120million ($128.6 million).

Several top clubs in Europe were eyeing a move for Osimhen this summer.

Negotiations between Napoli and PSG are reaching an advanced stage for the Nigerian striker, according to Italian outlet Il Mattino.

PSG are set to beat rivals, including Chelsea in the race to sign Osimhen.

The French side will pay the player’s €120 million release clause and offer him a four-year contract worth €13 million per season.

Osimhen has since been on PSG’s transfer shortlist after Kylian Mbappe informed the club of his intention to leave this summer.

PSG eye Osimhen as Mbappe’s replacement

The France captain, out of contract in the summer, was reported to have communicated his decision to PSG President Nasser Al-Khelaifi in February.

The Star had also reported that the president and owner of Napoli, Aurelio De Laurentiis, said Osimhen will leave the club this summer and join either PSG, Real Madrid or an English club.

De Laurentiis said this while responding to an interview that Osimhen gave to American television network CBS at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d’Ivoire in which the 25-year-old striker said he had already “made up” his mind about his next move.

De Laurentiis said he was not surprised, even though Osimhen signed a contract extension with the Italian champions in December.

Italian media have reported that the contract contains a release clause of between 120 and 130 million euros.

The Napoli owner added that he had been preparing for Osimhen to leave ever since.

Osimhen was the top scorer in Serie A last season, hitting 26 goals to propel Napoli to their first league title since 1990.

The Star

Segun Ojo

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