Mikel Obi and Didier Drogba Persuade Osimhen to Join Chelsea
Former Chelsea and Super Eagles star Mikel Obi is making every possible effort to ensure his fellow Nigerian, Victor Osimhen, makes a move to Stamford Bridge. In a recent video posted on X, Obi revealed that he, along with Chelsea and Ivorian legend Didier Drogba, are both actively working behind the scenes to persuade the Napoli striker to join Chelsea.
As the summer transfer window edges toward its final weeks, Osimhen’s future remains a hot topic. The striker, who has expressed a desire to leave Napoli, has been heavily linked with a transfer to Chelsea and also PSG, a move which has not shown a sign of progress despite Osimhen agreeing personal teams with the French club. This potential deal to Chelsea might also involve Romelu Lukaku moving in the opposite direction to reunite with Antonio Conte after playing under the Italian manager for Inter Milan.
Chelsea, have been busy this summer in the transfer market with notable signings signings like Pedro Neto, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Tosin Adarabioyo and Filip Jorgensen. The 25-year-old striker is a major target as the London club looks to further bolster their squad for the 2024/25 season.
Mikel Obi, who has previously captained the Super Eagles revealed via the video, “Victor Osimhen is someone who scores goals, the tap-ins, someone who’s like Erling haaland that scores goals. That’s what Victor Osimhen will bring to Chelsea. And i will keep sending him those text messages to make sure he’s in Chelsea.” Mikel Said
Mikel expressed confidence that Osimhen would be a big player for Chelsea, adding, “He’s a fantastic player and an even better person. We all want him to come to Chelsea. Didier Drogba is also speaking to him, sharing his insights and the significance of the club to us.”
The Clubs Reportedly Interested in Osimhen
Despite interest from several top European clubs, including Arsenal, Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester United, and Liverpool, however, the Striker’s high valuation of €130 million has posed a challenge. PSG and others have reportedly withdrawn from the race as Osimhen is only looking to leave Napoli on a permanent deal, leaving Chelsea as the front-runners in the pursuit of the prolific forward.
