Transfer Update: Super Eagles Star, Victor Osimhen, Reportedly Reach Personal Terms With Chelsea

Transfer Update: Super Eagles Star, Victor Osimhen, Reportedly Reach Personal Terms With Chelsea

  • EPL side, Chelsea, are preparing to make a bid to secure the transfer of Napoli striker Victor Osimhen in the summer
  • According to Italian journalist, Rudy Galetti, and as reported by Nigerian media outlets, the striker has reached personal terms with Chelsea ahead of a move to Stamford Bridge
  • However, there are lingering worries about Financial Fair Play regulations and whether Chelsea will need to offload players before completing a deal for Osimhen

Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over 9 years of experience covering sports and football.

London, Chelsea - Super Eagles of Nigeria star, Victor Osimhen, has reportedly agreed personal terms with English Premier League (EPL) side, Chelsea.

This transfer update was given on Tuesday, March 26, by Leadership newspaper.

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Fresh transfer update indicate that Victor Osimhen is on his way to Chelsea
Osimhen could join Chelsea. Photo credit: @RudyGaletti
Source: Twitter

Business Day also noted the alleged development.

A journalist, Rudy Galetti, disclosed recently that the London club is looking to secure the Napoli man's signature in the coming transfer window.

Galetti wrote on his verified X (formerly Twitter) page:

"Victor Osimhen is always a main target for Chelsea to strenghten the attack: an agreement with the player would not be a problem, as he would like to join Chelsea.
"As told, the club is willing to meet his release clause, but only negotiating payment terms with Napoli."

Osimhen, the reigning African Footballer of the Year, has scored 13 goals across all competitions this season and his arrival could mark a significant upgrade for the former English champions, providing a reliable long-term solution in the attack.

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Osimhen: Challenge for Chelsea

There are lingering worries about Financial Fair Play regulations and whether Chelsea will need to offload players before completing a deal for Osimhen.

To address these concerns, Chelsea will need to carefully manage their financial position.

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PSG eyes Osimhen as Mbappe’s replacement

Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) is seriously considering Osimhen as a potential replacement for Kylian Mbappe, who has expressed his desire to depart the club at the end of the season when his contract expires.

PSG sees the 24-year-old Nigerian international as a prime candidate to fill Mbappe's shoes and is contemplating moving for him in the upcoming transfer window.

Source: Legit.ng

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Ridwan Adeola (Current Affairs Editor) Ridwan Adeola Yusuf is a content creator with more than nine years of experience, He is also a Current Affairs Editor at Legit.ng. He holds a Higher National Diploma in Mass Communication from the Polytechnic Ibadan, Oyo State (2014). Ridwan previously worked at Africa Check, contributing to fact-checking research works within the organisation. He is an active member of the Academic Excellence Initiative (AEI). In March 2024, Ridwan completed the full Google News Initiative Lab workshop and his effort was recognised with a Certificate of Completion. Email: ridwan.adeola@corp.legit.ng.

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