August 12th 2024.
It seems that Samu Omorodion's highly anticipated move to Chelsea has hit a major roadblock. According to reports from Spain, the Atletico Madrid striker has rejected the transfer due to a disagreement over image rights. It appeared that Chelsea had secured the deal, with a whopping €40 million agreement in place with Atletico. However, things took a sudden turn over the weekend as Omorodion and Chelsea were unable to come to an agreement on personal terms.
El Chiringuito reported that the main sticking point in negotiations was Chelsea's insistence on purchasing 50% of Omorodion's image rights. This did not sit well with the 20-year-old, who felt that the club's proposal lacked respect. As a result, he has decided not to continue discussions any further. Omorodion, who had a successful loan spell with Alaves last season, scoring eight goals in 35 appearances, is now expected to remain at Atletico.
But Chelsea are not giving up on their pursuit of top talent. They have now turned their attention towards re-signing Joao Felix from Atletico. The 24-year-old Portuguese midfielder had a brief loan spell at Stamford Bridge last year and has expressed his willingness to return for a second time. Felix spent last season on loan at Barcelona, where he netted 10 goals in 44 appearances.
In June, Barcelona's president Joan Laporta revealed that their new head coach Hansi Flick was eager to keep Felix at Camp Nou. "We want them to continue. Flick considers them high-quality players and has already tried to bring in Joao Felix during his time at Bayern. I believe Felix could have performed even better because he has extraordinary qualities," Laporta said on the Barca One podcast.
While Omorodion's move may have fallen through, Atletico are still actively pursuing other transfers, including Conor Gallagher and Manchester City's Julian Alvarez. Meanwhile, Chelsea fans can keep up with all the latest news, exclusives, and analysis by signing up for updates on the club's website. As always, the club's priority is to protect the privacy of their fans, and they are committed to following the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service to ensure the safety and security of their supporters.
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