Napoli forward Victor Osimhen has said he would rather play in MLS than in the Saudi Pro League if offered the "same conditions". He had a lucrative offer from Saudi side Al Hilal this summer that was reportedly rejected by Napoli.
The Nigerian striker was pursued by Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal during the summer but their offer was rebuffed by Napoli who were keen to hold on to their talismanic goal-scorer after capturing the Scudetto in the 2022-23 campaign. However, Osimhen is yet to sign an extension with the club with his current deal expiring in 2025 which has led to continued speculation about his future.
In a Twitch interview with Emiliano Viviano and former Italy forward Mario Balotelli, when the forward was asked to pick between the MLS or the Saudi Pro League he said: "If I had the same conditions, I would go to MLS."
However, Osimhen acknowledged that the Pro League is going in the right direction since the signing of Cristiano Ronaldo then their summer spree which saw the likes of 2022 Ballon d'Or winner Karim Benzema and Brazilian forward Neymar Jr head to Saudi Arabia.
"They are trying to develop their league, which is good. One [Ronaldo] of the greatest of all time has gone there. Because of his [Ronaldo's] influence, they have attracted a lot of talented players to also go there. So for me it's really good, they are trying to build their league into one of the best. For me they are doing something amazing."
adamssaleh
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after seeing the goals that Ronaldo is scoring osimen is trying to escape the league coz he can't compete with Ronaldo
kukbeilyz
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Saudi league is a professional league while mls is an amateur league where there is no offside rules, no relegation or promotion
jihbceimn
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he scared to compete with ronaldo in Saudi Pro League but he said that
Kingsflick
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Especially the Right Bottom Corner one , it gives Nightmares and can even make them Sweat🥵 in an Air Conditioned room😂😂