Asisat Oshoala reveals why Victor Osimhen rejected Chelsea’s deal in now-deleted tweet

Victor Osimhen has been heavily linked with a move to London-based club Chelsea despite a failed 2024 summer transfer move

Super Falcons star Asisat Oshoala has shed light on why Victor Osimhen turned down an offer from Chelsea, hinting at an unsatisfactory proposal that led to the Nigerian striker’s decision, Soccernet.ng reports.

During the 2024 summer transfer window, Osimhen was at the centre of a heated transfer battle involving Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain, Arsenal, and several Saudi clubs, all eager to secure his signature.

However, despite the intense competition, the Napoli forward remained in Italy, a decision that has sparked mixed reactions within the Nigerian football community.

Asisat Oshoala and Victor Osimhen with CAF President Patrice Motsepe at the 2023 CAF awards

In a now-deleted tweet, Oshoala, who shares a close relationship with Osimhen, revealed the poor terms offered by the London-based club.

“If you hear wetin your club offer Victor Osimhen even you sef go swear for them,” Oshoala tweeted, implying that Chelsea’s proposal was far from satisfactory.

Her comment has ignited speculation about the specifics of the deal that Osimhen rejected, with many questioning what could have caused the Nigerian star to walk away from such a high-stakes transfer.

While the exact details of the offer remain unknown, Oshoala’s remark strongly suggests that the terms were unacceptable.

Oshoala’s insight has added another layer to the ongoing saga surrounding Osimhen’s future, as the Super Eagles striker continues to be linked with a potential move to Stamford Bridge.

Ayomide Oguntimehin

Ayomide Oguntimehin is a CAF-accredited sports journalist and an Editor at Soccernet.ng, with a proven track record in conducting interviews with Super Eagles stars such as William Troost-Ekong, Taiwo Awoniyi, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Ademola Lookman, and many others. He has also made a significant impact in breaking transfer news stories. Grounded in video editing, video journalism, social media management, and content strategy, Ayomide brings a wealth of expertise to his work. With a Bachelor's degree in English Language from Adeyemi College of Education and a Master's Degree in School Library and Media Technology from the University of Ibadan, Ayomide is well-prepared to excel in the field.

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