BREAKING NEWS: Coming live from Fabrizio Romano, osimhen reveals reason for Chelsea failed transfer. Osimhen is one of the top strikers in Europe on his day and was a man in demand in the last few months, with big names like Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain linked with him, as well as super-rich Saudi Pro League club Al Ahli. He said “I was 100% ready joining Chelsea you can confirm from drogba and Mikel obi my brother. But “How Far” dieing minutes them change talk no longer talking to me as a striker they needed but as a black man cause they saw I was desperate for the move I found it disrespectful the salary we agreed was slashed down by almost 45% and I just had to end it all. Even my move to Galatasaray it’s still drogba’s doings”. If Galatasaray can afford Osimhen’s wages, then surely the Blues should have been able to come up with the money for a top centre-forward who would surely have majorly improved Enzo Maresca’s squad. Chelsea caused me to change my decision.
Renowned football journalist Fabrizio Romano has provided an explosive update on the much-discussed failed transfer of Victor Osimhen to Chelsea, revealing the inside story behind why the move collapsed. Osimhen, widely regarded as one of the most promising strikers in Europe, had been strongly linked with a summer switch to Stamford Bridge. The Nigerian star attracted interest from other top-tier clubs, including Paris Saint-Germain and Al Ahli of the Saudi Pro League, but Chelsea was considered the frontrunner.
In a recent candid interview, Osimhen shared the details of what went wrong during the negotiations. The striker, who had long admired Chelsea, was enthusiastic about the prospect of joining the club. He even received personal encouragement from Chelsea legends Didier Drogba and John Obi Mikel, both of whom played crucial roles in influencing his decision. According to Osimhen, everything was set for the transfer to go through until things took a surprising and disheartening turn at the last moment.
“I was completely ready to join Chelsea,” Osimhen revealed. “You can ask Drogba and Mikel, who are like brothers to me, they know how eager I was. But right when we were close to finalizing things, the tone of the discussions changed. Suddenly, it felt like they weren’t talking to me as a player they wanted, but rather they were treating me differently because of my race and because they thought I was desperate to join. I found it extremely disrespectful.”
Osimhen further explained that Chelsea dramatically reduced the salary they had initially offered by nearly 45%, a move he found deeply insulting. “The salary we had agreed on was cut down significantly, and at that point, I knew I couldn’t proceed with the transfer. It wasn’t just about the money; it was about respect. I couldn’t see myself joining a club where I felt undervalued and disrespected.”
The Napoli forward also mentioned that his decision to consider a move to Galatasaray, which ultimately did not materialize, was largely influenced by Drogba, who had encouraged him to think about the Turkish club as a viable option. “Even my potential move to Galatasaray was largely because of Drogba’s influence,” Osimhen added.
This revelation has ignited significant debate among football fans and experts, with many questioning how a club of Chelsea’s stature could mishandle negotiations with such a talented player, especially when issues of respect and race were involved. If Galatasaray, a club with comparatively fewer financial resources, was seriously considered by Osimhen, it raises important questions about why Chelsea, one of the richest clubs in the world, failed to close the deal.
For Chelsea, this represents a major missed opportunity. Osimhen’s prowess in front of goal, combined with his speed and physicality, would have made him a key asset to manager Enzo Maresca’s squad, potentially solving the team’s ongoing problems in the striker position. The fact that Osimhen chose to walk away from the deal, especially under such contentious circumstances, is likely to frustrate many Chelsea supporters.
As the dust settles on this transfer saga, Chelsea’s inability to secure Osimhen could have long-lasting implications for the club’s success in the upcoming season. Meanwhile, the Nigerian striker remains one of the most sought-after talents in European football. This episode has also sparked a broader discussion about how players are treated during transfer negotiations, particularly when issues of race and respect come into play.
