September 12th 2024.
Victor Osimhen, the talented Nigerian footballer, has recently made a big career move by joining Galatasaray on loan. However, this decision has not been met with universal approval. The legendary Gianfranco Zola, who is known for his outspokenness, has criticized Osimhen's choice, especially after his potential move to Chelsea fell through.
It was reported that Chelsea had revived talks with Napoli during the final days of the summer transfer window, but unfortunately, they were unable to reach an agreement to sign Osimhen before the deadline. This was a huge disappointment for the young striker, who had been pushing for a move away from Napoli all summer. In a surprising turn of events, he ended up joining Galatasaray on loan instead.
When asked for his opinion on Osimhen's desire to leave Napoli in comparison to Paulo Dybala's decision to turn down a lucrative offer from the Saudi Pro League in order to stay at Roma, Zola chose his words carefully. He stated that one situation was a beautiful story, while the other was not as appealing. He went on to say that Dybala had chosen with his heart and not with his wallet, but he did not want to pass judgment as everyone is entitled to make their own choices. Zola also added that Paulo's story is one that warms the hearts of those who love football.
It was no secret that Osimhen was close to joining Chelsea before the transfer window closed. However, former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has come to Osimhen's defense, dismissing claims that the failed transfer was due to financial issues. Mikel stated that people should not criticize Osimhen without knowing all the details, and that the young player had to make some compromises in order to reach an agreement with Chelsea. Mikel also urged Nigerians to show their support for Osimhen and to stand by him, rather than talking him down.
Mikel also hinted that a potential move to Chelsea may still be on the cards for Osimhen in the future. If there is interest in January and both parties are still keen, they can pick up where they left off and make the deal happen. Mikel emphasized that it would not be a difficult task to make the transfer happen, and that they would be able to get it done.
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