Former Nigerian footballer John Mikel Obi has disclosed that he has been in frequent contact with Victor Osimhen, encouraging him to sign with Chelsea.
Mikel Obi revealed that he has been consistently messaging and interacting with Osimhen to sway him towards choosing Chelsea over other European teams.
The ex-Chelsea player advised the Napoli striker to have realistic expectations if he joins the club, given its current phase of transition.
Mikel Obi is convinced that acquiring Osimhen would address Chelsea’s goal-scoring challenges.
“I think there’s genuine interest from both sides. He loves the club and wants to come. He wants to follow in my footsteps as a Nigerian player at Chelsea. And he likes London.
Instead of going to Liverpool or other places, he prefers London.
“But he also has interest from Paris and Manchester United. I’m still pushing, sending messages, and trying to ensure he doesn’t expect too much. We need a striker who will score goals, and that’s what Victor will provide.
He’s not the most skillful, but goals are guaranteed,” Mikel Obi said during a Web Summit in Qatar.
Meanwhile, reports indicate that Chelsea is in contact with Napoli to sign Osimhen, as reported by transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.