⚽THE FIRST THING CHELSEA DID AFTER QUALIFYING FOR THE QUARTERFINALS was a SPECIAL PROJECT dedicated to orphans, touching the hearts of English football fans at the FIFA WORLD CUP 2025. “We want to help them have a better life.”
In a stunning new development within the ongoing transfer saga, Chelsea Football Club has been handed what could be their last opportunity to sign Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen — but time is quickly running out. The London-based club must act before the expiration of the €75 million release clause attached to Osimhen’s contract, which is set to lapse by mid-July. With that deadline fast approaching, the pressure on Chelsea is mounting, and the competition for the highly sought-after forward is intensifying across Europe.
Chelsea has shown strong and consistent interest in securing Osimhen’s signature for well over a year, yet their window of opportunity is narrowing by the day. According to a report published by Italy’s Gazzetta dello Sport, once the release clause expires, Napoli — Osimhen’s parent club — will be free to set any price they wish for the striker. This could potentially push his transfer fee up to €100 million or even more, significantly increasing the financial risk for any interested club. This looming possibility places Chelsea in a race against time, especially with top European powerhouses such as Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain also keeping a close eye on Osimhen’s availability.
Victor Osimhen has just come off a remarkable loan spell at Turkish side Galatasaray, where he demonstrated his elite goal-scoring ability by scoring an impressive 26 goals. Now entering what many believe to be the prime years of his career, Osimhen possesses the explosive pace, aggressive playing style, and lethal finishing that Chelsea urgently needs to revitalize its attacking line. Manager Enzo Maresca is well aware that in order to challenge for top honors across multiple competitions — including the Premier League, Champions League, and domestic cup tournaments — the club must bring in a world-class striker capable of leading the line and delivering consistently.
Despite Chelsea’s clear interest, they are not the only ones pursuing Osimhen. Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal is reportedly preparing a staggering financial proposal to lure the Nigerian star to the Middle East. Their offer is said to include a record-breaking annual salary package that could place Osimhen among the highest-paid footballers in the world. Meanwhile, Galatasaray is also eager to retain his services following his brilliant loan performance, and are actively exploring ways to make his stay permanent. These competing interests further complicate Chelsea’s task and increase the urgency of their decision-making.
As the crucial mid-July deadline looms closer, Chelsea’s management must move with speed and precision. Missing out on Osimhen could derail the club’s carefully constructed transfer plans, forcing them to scramble for alternative targets at a time when elite strikers are already in high demand. Every minute now counts in this high-pressure, high-stakes transfer saga. Supporters of the club are left anxiously watching and waiting, hoping their team can pull off what would be a landmark signing before the opportunity slips away.
