Al-Hilal’s Wild Spending Spree: Monster Offers for Cristiano Ronaldo and Osimhen as Club World Cup Looms

2025-05-28     Han, June
AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - JANUARY 30: Victor Osimhen #45 Galatasaray reacts after missing a shot in the first half of the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 League Phase MD8 match between AFC Ajax and Galatasaray A.S. at Johan Cruijff Arena on January 30, 2025 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. (Photo by Alex Bierens de Haan/Getty Images)

 

Al-Hilal’s transfer strategy is leaving no stone unturned.

Determined to avenge their recent disappointments in Asia and the world stage, the Saudi Arabian powerhouse has launched an all-out assault on the transfer market—aiming to reinforce its attack with two of the game’s most prolific forwards: Victor Osimhen and Cristiano Ronaldo.

According to an exclusive report from renowned FootMercato journalist Santi Aouna, the Riyadh-based club has tabled a staggering €120 million contract over three years for Nigeria's Victor Osimhen. Fresh off a scintillating loan spell at Galatasaray, where he bagged 36 goals and 8 assists in 40 games, the Napoli-owned striker has emerged as a top target.

But Osimhen isn't the only headline name in their sights.

JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA - APRIL 30: Cristiano Ronaldo of Al Nassr reacts during the AFC Champions League Elite Semi Final between Al Nassr and Kawasaki Frontale at King Abdullah Sports City Hall Stadium on April 30, 2025 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Images)

 

Al-Hilal are also in serious negotiations with Cristiano Ronaldo, whose future at Al-Nassr is uncertain as his contract approaches expiry on June 30. Despite netting 35 goals in 41 matches this season and reclaiming the Saudi Pro League’s golden boot, Ronaldo’s trophy cabinet lacked the one he came for—the league title.

Following Al-Nassr’s final-day defeat and Ronaldo’s cryptic social media message—“This chapter is over. The story? Still being written.”—speculation has reached fever pitch. And Al-Hilal is moving quickly to take advantage of the moment.

As per FootMercato, Ronaldo is torn between renewing with Al-Nassr or jumping ship to join Al-Hilal, who are aggressively pitching the allure of FIFA Club World Cup glory this summer. Set to face Real Madrid on June 18th in the group stage, the Saudi giants are determined to field a squad befitting their ambitions.

According to Football-Asian.com, this spending spree is no coincidence. Al-Hilal’s hierarchy is burning with desire to reclaim continental supremacy after narrowly missing out on the 2024–25 AFC Champions League Elite title and watching arch-rivals Al-Ahli snatch the Asian champions' crown. Adding to the sting, the club's early Club World Cup ambitions make high-profile reinforcements an urgent necessity.

The same commentary also confirmed that an official approach has been made to Manchester United for Bruno Fernandes, as Al-Hilal continues its push to become a global powerhouse.

This is more than just a summer transfer plan—it’s a statement of intent.

 Key Facts:

  • Al-Hilal offering €120M over 3 years to Osimhen

  • Cristiano Ronaldo has two offers: extend with Al-Nassr or move to Al-Hilal

  • Al-Hilal seeks to avenge failures in the AFC Champions League and Club World Cup

  • Club will face Real Madrid on June 18 in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup

  • Also targeting Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes