He bleeds Blue - Mikel Obi campaigns for Victor Osimhen to join Chelsea

Mikel Obi (left) spoke with Mertens to learn more about Victor Osimhen.

He bleeds Blue - Mikel Obi campaigns for Victor Osimhen to join Chelsea

Tosin Abayomi 16:28 - 21.05.2025

According to Super Eagles legend Mikel Obi, Victor Osimhen bleeds blue and wants him to join his former club Chelsea.

Former Chelsea midfielder Mikel John Obi has once again championed the cause for Victor Osimhen.

Mikel wants Osimhen a prolific Nigerian striker currently on loan at Galatasaray from Napoli, to don the blue of Chelsea.

This impassioned campaign, articulated through a video shared on social media by "The Obi One Podcast,".

Mikel Obi says Victor Osimhen and Chelsea are happy with each other.
Mikel Obi says Victor Osimhen and Chelsea are happy with each other. According to Super Eagles legend Mikel Obi, Victor Osimhen bleeds blue and wants him to join his former club Chelsea.

Mikel has belief in Osimhen's potential to transform Chelsea's fortunes and reignite their pursuit of silverware.

Mikel on Victor Osimhen joining Chelsea

Mikel's argument is rooted in Osimhen's extraordinary goal-scoring prowess, highlighted by his remarkable tally of 36 goals in 40 games across all competitions during his loan spell at Galatasaray.

This performance not only reaffirms Osimhen's status as one of Europe's premier finishers but also aligns with Mikel's vision of a Chelsea side capable of challenging for the Premier League and Champions League titles.

On Osimhen, he said, "They have the best finisher right now in Europe. I don't see any better."

With the team on the brink of qualifying for the Champions League, the need for a reliable, trophy-winning striker has never been more apparent.

According to Super Eagles legend Mikel Obi, Victor Osimhen bleeds blue and wants him to join his former club Chelsea.
Former Chelsea midfielder John Obi-Mikel believes Osimhen can reach Drogba's leve; According to Super Eagles legend Mikel Obi, Victor Osimhen bleeds blue and wants him to join his former club Chelsea.

Mikel's narrative is further enriched by Osimhen's personal connection to Chelsea, noting that the young striker grew up idolizing Chelsea legend Didier Drogba.

Mikel added, "He bleeds blue. He wants to play for us."

Having led Napoli to their first Serie A title in over three decades during the 2022-2023 season, Osimhen demonstrated his capacity to elevate a team to the pinnacle of domestic football.

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