Chelsea Legend Mikel Obi Urges Victor Osimhen to Join the Blues
In a recent video interview, former Chelsea midfielder Mikel Obi expressed his determination to help his compatriot, Victor Osimhen, sign for the London club. The Nigerian international has been linked with a move to Stamford Bridge, with a potential swap deal involving Romelu Lukaku.
Osimhen’s future remains uncertain, with the Napoli striker requesting a transfer and being linked with several top European clubs. However, former Super Eagles captain Mikel Obi is adamant that Chelsea would be the perfect fit for the 25-year-old.
“We want somebody who can finish, score goals, the tap-ins. Someone like Erling Haaland,” Mikel said in the video. “That’s something Victor Osimhen will bring to Chelsea. I hope that Chelsea fans will finally see him come to the club. I’ll make sure I send him those text messages and calls, making sure Chelsea is his top priority!”
Mikel Obi is not the only Chelsea legend to be in contact with Osimhen, with Didier Drogba also reaching out to the Napoli striker. The former Chelsea forward is keen to share his own experiences and what the club means to him, in the hopes of convincing Osimhen to join the Blues.
Chelsea have already signed several players this summer, including Pedro Neto, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Marc Guiu, and Filip Jorgensen. However, the club appears set to continue their spending spree, with Osimhen ranking prominently on their wish list to lead their line during the 2024/25 season.
Despite his impressive form with Napoli, Osimhen’s hefty €130m price tag remains a stumbling block. PSG, among other suitors, have backed off, leaving Chelsea as the only European club still keen on signing the striker.
As the transfer window draws to a close, it remains to be seen whether Mikel Obi’s efforts will be enough to convince Osimhen to join Chelsea. One thing is certain, however – the Nigerian international would be a massive coup for the Blues and would provide a significant boost to their attack.