Unlike Osimhen, I would have accepted Saudi League oil rich money – Esin

Former Nigerian midfielder, Etim Esin has revealed that he would have accepted Saudi Arabia League mouth-watering offer if he was in the shoes of Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen.

Recall that Al Hilal ‘submitted a £120.3M offer for the Napoli striker as the Saudi Pro League side ‘tried to lure the Nigerian striker to the Middle East with £1M-per-week wages’.

However, Osimhen rejected the deal and preferred to remain with the Serie A champions.

In a chat with Completesports.com, Esin noted that Osimhen should have accepted the offer considering the fact that a deal of this nature only comes once in a life time.

“To be sincere, I would have accepted the offer from the Saudi Pro League club if I was in Osimhen’s shoes because it’s a life time offer that comes just once.

“One thing Osimhen must understand again is that players have limited time to enjoy their career and God forbid, if injury set in, the player’s worth might decline.

“At the end of the day, how much did Napoli pay to get Osimhen. They would have gotten double of the money. Right now, he is the hottest striker in Europe after Haaland.

“Since age is on his side, I hope he stays injury free but if you ask me, I would have joined the Saudi club.”