Former midfielder John Obi Mikel urged that Napoli star Victor Osimhen ‘desires to return to Chelsea’ forward of the summer time switch window.
The 25-year-old Nigerian striker is extensively anticipated to depart the Partenopei on the finish of the season, having not too long ago advised the press that he’s ‘already determined’ his subsequent step. He penned a brand new contract with Napoli in December that incorporates a launch clause within the area of €120-130m.
Osimhen has been extensively linked with a transfer to the Premier League in the summertime, with a protracted listing of attainable suitors together with Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester United.
Talking on the Net Summit Qatar by way of Calciomercato.com, Mikel first mentioned the hyperlinks between Osimhen and Chelsea.
“I feel there may be real curiosity on either side. I’m satisfied that Victor desires to return to Chelsea, clearly he desires to observe in my footsteps and the Nigerian gamers who performed for Chelsea, reminiscent of Victor Moses, Celestine Babayaro…”
Lastly, Obi Mikel mentioned the opposite golf equipment fascinated by signing Osimhen this summer time.
“He additionally has many golf equipment fascinated by him, reminiscent of PSG, Manchester United, however I’m pushing, sending him messages, making an attempt to ensure that there is just one membership in his thoughts: the Blues!”
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