Victor Osimhen’s highly anticipated move to Chelsea has collapsed. The deal fell through with just two hours left before the transfer window closed, as the Nigerian forward and the Premier League side failed to reach an agreement.
Osimhen’s prospects of moving to Saudi Arabia have also evaporated. Al Ahli, a potential suitor for the Nigerian striker, chose to sign Brentford’s Ivan Toney on deadline day instead. Earlier reports indicated that Osimhen was caught between a potential move to Al Ahli and Chelsea’s proposal, which involved an initial loan deal with an option to buy. However, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirmed that the deal with Chelsea is now off the table, leaving the football world abuzz with speculation.
The collapse of the Chelsea deal is compounded by a significant breakdown in Osimhen’s relationship with Napoli. Romano reported that if no new bid arrives from Saudi Arabia within the next three days—before the Saudi League transfer window closes—Osimhen risks being frozen out of Napoli’s first-team squad.
Romano had tweeted:
🚨🔵 Deal completely OFF for Victor Osimhen.
No agreement with Chelsea and #CFC delegation now leaving Napoli.
If nothing happens from Saudi next 3 days, Osimhen will stay at Napoli but he’s NOT gonna be part of the first team squad.
Relationship currently completely broken. pic.twitter.com/XEF5j6Y2To
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 30, 2024
