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How the Osimhen, Al-Ahli, Chelsea transfer saga unfolded on deadline day

Published by Akinwale Fakinlede on August 31st, 2024.

The Victor Osimhen transfer saga was a wild ride on deadline day! Here’s how it all went down:

Osimhen, the Nigerian striker, was looking to leave Napoli, and Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain, and Al Ahli were all interested. However, despite Chelsea’s efforts, they couldn’t agree on terms with Osimhen, and he’s staying at Napoli for now ¹. But here’s the twist – Al Ahli couldn’t register both Osimhen and Ivan Toney due to foreign player limits, so they chose Toney instead.

Osimhen’s situation is still uncertain, as he’s not part of Napoli’s first-team squad under new manager Antonio Conte. The Saudi Arabian transfer window is still open, so there’s a slim chance of a late move. The whole saga showcases the complexities of modern football transfers, with player ambitions, club finances, and emerging Saudi Arabian football influences at play.