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.
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Mikel Obi: Super Eagles legend says Victor Osimhen desires Chelsea
Super Eagles legend Mikel Obi says after Victor Osimhen is done with his loan at Galatasaray, he desires to join Chelsea.
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Mikel Obi: Victor Osimhen explains easy decision to join Galatasaray
In an interview with Mikel Obi, Victor Osimhen made it clear why joining Galatasaray was an easy decision.
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,".
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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.
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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.