January 27th 2024.
According to reports, Napoli's star striker, Victor Osimhen, has made a decision about his future in the Premier League. After a successful season with Napoli, where he scored an impressive 26 goals in 32 games and helped his team win the Scudetto, Osimhen is now ready to make the move to England. He has his sights set on a specific club, and negotiations are underway for a potential transfer this summer.
With his contract negotiations at Napoli completed, which includes a release clause of £102-111 million, Osimhen has attracted attention from top clubs such as Chelsea, Arsenal, and Manchester United. Even Napoli's owner, Aurelio De Laurentiis, has mentioned Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid as possible destinations for the 25-year-old striker. However, according to Belgian journalist Sascha Tavolieri, who followed Osimhen during his loan spell at Charleroi in 2018-19, the player has chosen Chelsea as his next club.
Osimhen is determined to take the next step in his career by playing in the highly competitive Premier League, and he has his heart set on joining the London-based club. However, the transfer is far from being finalized, as Chelsea will have to navigate around their financial fair play restrictions and negotiate with De Laurentiis, known as one of the toughest negotiators in European football.
The possibility of Osimhen joining Chelsea has been met with excitement from both fans and former players. The club has a history of signing talented African players, such as Didier Drogba and Michael Essien, who have been an inspiration to Osimhen. In fact, Osimhen was even spotted talking to Drogba at the Africa Cup of Nations, leading to speculation that the Chelsea legend may have been trying to persuade him to join the club.
Chelsea also has a strong connection with Nigerian players, with legends like Celestine Babayaro and John Obi Mikel having played for the club in the past. Mikel, who now hosts a podcast, even made a plea to Osimhen to join Chelsea during a recent episode. He expressed his confidence that the 25-year-old will eventually make his way to Stamford Bridge, saying, “I'm going to be the agent to broker that deal. You're 100% coming to Chelsea!”
Osimhen himself has acknowledged his admiration for the club, especially Drogba, whom he has often been compared to. As a child, he had jerseys from both Chelsea and Manchester United, and he would watch Drogba's games on his brother's phone and try to emulate his style on the pitch. Even now, he continues to watch Drogba's highlights for inspiration.
With Osimhen's desire to play for Chelsea and the club's interest in him, it seems like a potential match made in heaven. However, only time will tell if the transfer will come to fruition, as negotiations and other factors may come into play. But one thing is for sure, Osimhen has his sights set on a bright future in the Premier League, and Chelsea may just be the club to make it happen.
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