The Only Hurdle in Victor Osimhens Transfer to Chelsea Revealed

Chelsea is set to open negotiations with representatives of Napoli striker Victor Osimhen regarding a potential transfer this week, according to Football Transfers.

As reported, the main obstacle to this potential move of the Nigerian player to the London club is his salary demands. Osimhen is seeking a yearly wage of €12 million under a contract with Chelsea, but the Blues find this figure to be excessive.

Currently, the English club is exploring various ways to structure the deal. It seems unlikely that Osimhen will lower his salary expectations without the inclusion of performance-related bonuses in his contract.

In the summer of 2024, the forward joined Galatasaray on loan, where he made 38 appearances across all competitions, scoring 33 goals and providing eight assists. Osimhen’s current contract with Napoli runs until the summer of 2026, and according to data from Transfermarkt, his market value is estimated at €70 million.

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