Switch guru Fabrizio Romano has revealed what’s retaining Chelsea from signing Victor Osimhen from Napoli. As per the journalist, the Blues are struggling to agree phrases with the Nigerian striker, who’s unwilling to take a pay lower — at the moment earns €11 million ($12.02 million) — or be part of the English facet on a mortgage deal.
Osimhen, 25, is arguably essentially the most sought-after striker accessible for buy. There have been sturdy rumors of battle between Osimhen and Napoli final summer season, suggesting a switch was solely a matter of time. The Partenopei didn’t entertain any presents within the winter switch window however has made Osimhen accessible for buy in the summertime.
As per experiences, Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) are the 2 golf equipment within the working to safe Osimhen’s providers. However neither membership has tabled an official supply for him.
Fabrizio Romano Explains Why Chelsea Has Not Signed Victor Osimhen
Talking on The Debrief Podcast, Romano defined why Chelsea have been hesitating to tug the set off.
The Italian journalist began by saying:
“Osimhen is a risk that Napoli introduced to Chelsea after they already considered Osimhen in the beginning of the window … they left the dialog as a result of the bundle was too costly.”
With Napoli and Chelsea negotiating for Romelu Lukaku, the Italian facet wedged Osimhen again into the dialog.
Romano added:
“However then Napoli introduced this chance once more to Chelsea throughout talks for Romelu Lukaku. However as I all the time talked about, from what I’m listening to, Osimhen doesn’t wish to cut back his wage, €11 million ($12.02 million) web per season, and Osimhen doesn’t wish to go on mortgage. That is the concept of the participant – solely a everlasting switch or mortgage with obligation. So form of [a] everlasting switch.
“In the meanwhile, Chelsea will not be providing these situations. So the one technique to see Osimhen to Chelsea is to clearly signal the participant on a everlasting switch or attempt to change his thoughts. So it’s on Chelsea. However in the mean time, I can assure that nothing is altering on Osimhen’s story.”
Osimhen joined Napoli from LOSC Lille in September 2020. Within the 2022-23 season, he chipped in with 26 targets in 32 Serie A matches to assist the Partnopei to the title. To date, he has performed 133 video games for Napoli, scoring 76 occasions and offering 18 assists.
