Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen has lifted the lid on his failed transfer to Premier League giants Chelsea this summer.... CLICK TO READ THE FULL NEWS HERE▶▶
In an exclusive chat with Arise TV sports broadcaster Aaron Akerejola, the 25-year-old shared some insights on the controversies surrounding his move away from the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium.
According to Osimhen, Chelsea were in negotiations with Napoli for his transfer as far back as August 1 without engaging him in the talks.
The Super Eagles striker revealed that the Blues decided to capitalize on his failed move to Al Ahli after Napoli changed their initial demands for his transfer to the Saudi Pro League.
Knowing that he might be very desperate after the failed Saudi move, Osimhen disclosed that Chelsea finally reached out to him through co-owner Hansjorg Wyss after 30 minutes and offered him a gross salary of £130, 000 per week.
He added that the club wanted to coerce him through Napoli by claiming he wanted £500, 000 a week after he rejected the initial £130, 000 per week offer.
