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Topics: Victor Osimhen, Football, Saudi Arabia, Chelsea
Nasir Jabbar
Victor Osimhen's agent has spoken out amid intense transfer speculation as he has seemingly ruled out ONE move in a stunning twist.
Osimhen has been heavily linked with a move away from Napoli this summer, with Chelsea and Al Ahli thought to be keeping tabs on his situation.
The Saudi Pro League side stole a march on the Premier League outfit after reportedly striking a deal with the Serie A club.
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Al Ahli had agreed a deal in excess of £59 million for the Nigerian international.
But the player's agent has appeared to rule out a switch to Saudi Arabia in a major update.
Roberto Calenda took to X to share a statement as he demanded 'respect' while claiming his client 'still has so much to do in Europe'.
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He wrote: "Osimhen is a Napoli player, with a contract recently renewed with mutual satisfaction. He made history and when there were major offers (also this year) we always accepted the club's decisions.
"As I said, it is not a package to be shipped far away to make room for new prophets. Victor was elected African footballer of the year, eighth at the Ballon d'Or, he still has so much to do in Europe. There is need respect and balance."
So, a move to Al Ahli seems to be off the cards, with Calenda hinting at a transfer to a European club, with Chelsea, Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain believed to be interested.
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The Blues have held a long-standing interest in Osimhen as Enzo Maresca looks to add a prolific forward to his squad.
The 25-year-old scored 17 goals last season, having bagged an impressive 31 goals across all competitions the season before.
He hasn't featured for Napoli this season as the club are resigned to losing his services ahead of transfer deadline.