The sudden departure of Mauricio Pochettino as Chelsea’s manager has raised concerns about its potential impact on the club’s transfer activities, particularly the pursuit of Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen, Soccernet.NG reports.
Pochettino, who left by mutual consent after guiding Chelsea to a sixth-place finish, had overseen the initial interest in Osimhen. Despite this managerial change, Chelsea’s determination to secure Osimhen remains strong.
Victor Osimhen, currently with Napoli, has attracted interest from several top clubs including PSG, Arsenal, and Manchester United. However, Chelsea has been the frontrunner in the race to sign the prolific striker.
Osimhen, who recently signed a new contract with Napoli, has a reported release clause of roughly €130 million is still keen on a move to the Premier League, with Chelsea as his preferred destination.
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Osimhen several times has reportedly expressed his willingness to join Chelsea. While the specifics of his potential seven-year contract are still being negotiated, Chelsea is prepared to offer a salary higher than his current earnings at Napoli. The ongoing negotiations indicate that a formal agreement is imminent, with personal terms expected to be finalized in the coming days.
Despite Pochettino’s exit, Chelsea’s ambition to strengthen their attack with Osimhen remains unchanged, and the club is poised to make a substantial investment to bring the Nigerian striker to Stamford Bridge.
