“Four Clubs Ready to Meet Osimhen’s Wage Demands” – Buchi Laba Fires Back at Critics
The summer transfer window just got even hotter 🔥 as respected Nigerian journalist, Onyebuchi Onokala (aka Buchi Laba) dropped a major bombshell about Victor Osimhen’s transfer saga.
Despite swirling claims that the Napoli striker’s wage demands are scaring off European giants, Buchi Laba insists otherwise — and he’s naming names.
“No club has issues with his release clause, and I can count four clubs willing to pay him the wages he’s currently on,” Buchi posted on X.
🧾 Backstory:
Osimhen is said to have rejected a €40 million/year + €5 million bonus package from Saudi side Al-Hilal. That alone sparked wild speculation that the Super Eagles star may be pricing himself out of a move to top-tier European clubs.
But Buchi says the problem isn’t Europe — it’s Nigerians.
“One of the main reasons why Victor Osimhen’s wages became a talking point is because of Nigerians… We are not as smart as we claim to be. Honestly. Especially the ones in suits.”
💬 Opinion — Osimhen Deserves His Worth, But Is the Market Ready?
Let’s be real — Victor Osimhen isn’t just any striker. He’s a proven Serie A champion, a Ballon d'Or nominee, and one of the most complete modern forwards. If anyone deserves a mega deal, it’s him.
Yet it’s ironic — and sadly familiar — that some of the loudest critics of African excellence are Africans themselves. The “he’s not worth it” narrative mirrors the same dismissive tone that has kept many Nigerian athletes undervalued for decades.
🔍 If clubs are genuinely ready to pay top dollar for players like Viktor Gyökeres or Rasmus Højlund, then Osimhen — with a far better résumé — should not be a debate.
⚽ Where Will Osimhen Land?
While Buchi Laba didn’t name the four clubs, rumor mills have consistently linked Osimhen with:
Chelsea
Paris Saint-Germain
Manchester United
Arsenal
Bayern Munich
All have the pockets. The question is — who has the guts?
📣 Fans React:
💬 “Osimhen knows his worth. Nigerians should stop dragging their own.”
💬 “Pay him what he’s worth. He’s not begging anyone.”
💬 “Only in Nigeria will you be called greedy for asking your true value.”
💡 Final Thought
Whether or not he moves this summer, Victor Osimhen has already proven that African players can command elite respect — both on the pitch and at the negotiation table.
👉 Do you think Osimhen should take a European offer or accept the Saudi millions?
Would you pay €40 million/year for him?
Drop your thoughts 💬👇
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