Saudi Pro League giants Al-Hilal are plotting a summer move for Fulham’s Nigerian defender Calvin Bassey as they prepare for the inaugural 2025 Club World Cup, Soccernet.ng understands.
According to reports, the Riyadh-based club, keen to strengthen their defensive ranks, has identified Bassey as a key target following a dip in form from their center-back pairing of Ali Al-Bulaihi and Kalidou Koulibaly.
With the competition set to feature 32 of the world’s best clubs, Al-Hilal are looking for reinforcements to ensure it can compete at the highest level.
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To lure Nigerian international Calvin Bassey to Saudi Arabia, Africa Foot reported that Al-Hilal are prepared to offer a four-year contract with an optional fifth, along with an annual salary of €8 million.
However, securing Bassey’s signature won’t come cheap, as his contract with Fulham runs until June 2027, and he has a release clause set at €25 million.