In a stunning turn of events during the 2024 summer transfer window, Victor Osimhen who was much-anticipated to move to Chelsea has been stopped dead in his tracks. With just two hours remaining before the transfer window slammed shut, negotiations between the Nigerian striker and the Premier League club broke down, leaving fans and pundits alike in shock.
Osimhen’s hopes of a high-profile move weren’t limited to Chelsea. He was also linked with a potential transfer to Saudi Arabia’s Al Ahli. However, that option dissipated as well, with the Saudi club opting instead to sign Brentford’s Ivan Toney on deadline day. The saga saw Osimhen torn between a move to Al Ahli and a proposed loan deal from Chelsea, which included an option to buy. But the deal with Chelsea is now definitively off the table, as confirmed by renowned transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, sparking a wave of speculation across the footballing world.
Adding to the drama, Osimhen’s relationship with his current club, Napoli, has hit rock bottom. Romano has reported that if no new offers emerge from Saudi Arabia within the next three days—before their transfer window closes—Osimhen could face being sidelined by Napoli’s first-team squad. The situation is precarious, with the player’s future hanging in the balance.
Romano’s update on social media stated, “Deal completely OFF for Victor Osimhen. No agreement with Chelsea… The relationship with Napoli is currently completely broken.” As the dust settles on this transfer saga, all eyes remain on Osimhen’s next move.
