Chelsea Faces Challenges in Securing Victor Osimhen
Renowned transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has provided new insights into Chelsea’s ongoing efforts to acquire Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.
Romano noted that any potential move for Osimhen to the Premier League club hinges on a loan deal that includes a mandatory purchase clause from Napoli. However, this scenario is complicated by Chelsea’s cautious approach towards Financial Fair Play regulations, a key factor in their initial hesitation to pursue Osimhen.
The financial implications of such a deal are significant, with Chelsea needing to offer Osimhen a comparable salary to his current earnings at Napoli. Romano emphasized that this, coupled with the transfer fee, makes a permanent deal financially challenging for the London club under current conditions.
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During his discussion on the Playback platform, Romano mentioned that Chelsea’s management must either persuade Osimhen to accept a loan without a purchase obligation or devise an alternative agreement with Napoli.
“Chelsea haven’t considered an obligatory purchase for Osimhen due to the high costs involved,” Romano explained. “Offering Osimhen a similar salary to what he earns at Napoli over a four-year contract, plus the transfer fee, would be problematic under Financial Fair Play rules.”
Romano drew parallels with Chelsea’s previous interest in Nico Williams and Michael Olise, where financial constraints also posed significant hurdles.
Currently, Osimhen has not shown willingness to accept a straightforward loan deal. Romano pointed out that unless the striker changes his stance or no other clubs make a move for him in the coming weeks, Chelsea’s chances remain slim.
Besides Osimhen, Chelsea is also monitoring Spanish-Nigerian forward Samu Omorodion as a possible alternative. However, Atletico Madrid’s interest in retaining Omorodion further complicates Chelsea’s search for a new striker.
