The "Open Secret" Behind Victor Osimhen’s Chelsea Transfer Collapse: Mikel Speaks Out
Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen’s shock departure from Napoli has led to whispers of controversy. Former Super Eagles star and Chelsea legend John Obi Mikel has spilled the beans, revealing what went wrong behind the scenes of Osimhen’s potential transfer to Stamford Bridge.
Speaking on his Obi One Podcast, Mikel candidly discussed his role in trying to negotiate Osimhen’s switch to Chelsea. Despite persistent rumors suggesting Osimhen’s inflated wage demands sunk the deal, Mikel asserts otherwise.
"It’s an open secret that I was involved in the deal," Mikel explained. "I was involved in trying to make sure Victor gets to Chelsea… Yeah, a lot happened. It was very interesting."
According to Mikel, minor issues, such as paperwork, medical examinations, and administrative hiccups, stalled the deal from going through. Not wages. Osimhen has always maintained he wasn’t after astronomical sums, focusing instead on securing fair payment.
"It’s absolutely not true. Victor is not a greedy boy," Mikel assured. "He only wants to get what he deserves. And that’s not a problem. I know what Victor wanted, I know what the club offered him, I know where we got to… Both sides had to compromise, little things here and there we just couldn’t get over the line."
Despite this impasse, Osimhen secured a loan to Turkish outfit Galatasaray, with a January return to Chelsea likely to happen, should both clubs come to an agreement.
In light of this setback, fans will hope Osimhen’s words align with his actions come transfer season. For Mikel, it’s clear there’s no bad blood – merely minor hiccups preventing an otherwise ideal marriage between striker and club.
"If we have to pick this back up again," Mikel said, eyes set on the prize. "January or next summer, we know where we are, we know where we’ve stopped, and it’s just little details that need to be finalized… The club is in a very happy place with Victor, and Victor is in a very happy place with the club."
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