Chelsea FC is hesitant about paying Napoli’s high asking price for Victor Osimhen, despite his exceptional performance, Soccernet.NG reports.
Named the best African Player in 2023, Osimhen has scored 76 goals and provided 18 assists since joining Napoli in 2020.
Despite his success, Chelsea is cautious about activating his €130 million release clause. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano explained that Chelsea wants to avoid overspending.
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This comes after their significant investments in players like Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo haven’t yet paid off as expected.
Chelsea is considering other less expensive players as they evaluate their options. PSG is also interested in Osimhen, which could lead to a competitive situation for signing him.
