Transfer: He didn't want £500,000 - Mikel Obi reveals why Osimhen didn't join Chelsea

Why Osimhen, Chelsea deal collapsed

Former Super Eagles midfielder John Obi Mikel has revealed why Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen’s proposed switch from Napoli to Chelsea collapsed on deadline day. The 25-year-old who was heavily linked to The Blues and other suitors in France, and Saudi Arabia, had a broken relationship with his Italian employers and tendered a transfer request to

Obi Mikel reveals why Chelsea failed to sign Victor Osimhen despite agreement

Victor Osimhen ended up signing a loan deal with Galatasaray (Getty) John Obi Mikel claims Chelsea had agreed personal terms with Victor Osimhen but the deal for the Napoli striker broke down over ‘minor details’. Chelsea made a late attempt to sign the Nigeria international in the closing stages of the summer transfer window but the Premier League club were unable to complete a move. The 25-year-old had previously rejected an offer to join Saud…

Transfer: He didn't want £500,000 - Mikel Obi reveals why Osimhen didn't join Chelsea

Former Super Eagles midfielder, John Mikel Obi, has opened up on Victor Osimhen’s failed move to Chelsea this summer. Mikel Obi, speaking on his podcast, claimed the deal was “very, very close”. However, “slight issues” saw it fall apart at the last minute. He also made it clear that Osimhen is not a greedy footballer, but demanded what he deserves. Mikel Obi said: “A lot happened. Everybody knows I was involved in trying to get Osimhen to the c…

Mikel Obi Reveals Why Victor Osimhen Could Not Join Chelsea

Former Super Eagles captain Mikel Obi has revealed why Victor Osimhen slated move to Chelsea could not go through.

Why Osimhen, Chelsea deal collapsed – Mikel Obi - TV360 Nigeria

Former Super Eagles midfielder John Obi Mikel has revealed why Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen’s proposed switch from Napoli to Chelsea collapsed on deadline day. The 25-year-old who was heavily linked to The Blues and other suitors in France, and Saudi Arabia, had a broken relationship with his Italian employers and tendered a transfer request to leave the club a year after helping Napoli end their 33-year wait for a league title 2022-23 seaso…