Revealed: Victor Osimhen prefers MLS to joining Neymar in Saudi Pro League

James Shearman

• Updated: 26 Oct 2023 21:43 BST
• 3 min read

Napoli striker Victor Osimhen has revealed that he would rather play in the MLS than the Saudi Pro League.

Osimhen had been linked with a move to Al-Hilal in the summer transfer window, where he would play alongside Neymar.

And, the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema and Sadio Mane made moves to other teams in the league earlier this year.

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Despite that, Osimhen is not looking to join them, even admitting that he finds the MLS a more attractive option.

"If I had the same conditions, I would go to MLS," the Nigerian said in a Twitch interview with former Italy internationals Emiliano Viviano and Mario Balotelli.

The 24-year-old did go on to give credit to the Saudi Pro League project, however.

"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."

Premier League interest in Victor Osimhen

Chelsea, Arsenal and Liverpool have all been linked with a move for Osimhen next summer.

Both the Blues and the Gunners have not been clinical in front of goal in the 2023-24 season.

Signing the striker could be the missing piece for them to qualify for the Champions League and win the Premier League title, respectively.

Meanwhile, Liverpool appear not to be sold on Darwin Nunez after reports emerged that Jurgen Klopp sent one of his scouts to watch Osimhen in action on international duty.

The 24-year-old was forced off with a hamstring injury after 59 minutes against Saudi Arabia, but there are no doubts over his quality.