Former Super Eagles midfielder and Chelsea legend John Mikel Obi has claimed that Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen is interested in joining the Blues.
Osimhen’s transfer buzz
Osimhen’s next transfer move has been one of the most talked-about situations in the news of late, as the 25-year-old striker has attracted interest from top European clubs including Arsenal, Chelsea, and PSG.
The current African Best player signed a contract extension last year in December for Napoli, which saw his salary increase to 10 million euros ($11 million) per season, with a release clause between 120 million and 130 million euros, bound to elapse in June 2026. However, he could still leave Naples this summer.
Mikel urges Osimhen to join Chelsea: A Nigerian Connection at the Blues?
Mikel, who had an illustrious career playing at Chelsea, has admitted he wants Osimhen at the club, claiming the feeling is mutual for the Nigerian striker as well, as he might be looking to join him and a few other Nigerians to don the Blue colors.

Speaking at a Web summit in Quarter, he said, “I think there’s genuine interest between both (Chelsea and Osimhen).
“I think he loves the club, he wants to come to the club, obviously, he wants to follow in my footsteps as a Nigerian player who has played for Chelsea, like Victor Moses, Celestine Babayaro, there’s not a lot of us.”, as reported by completes sports
The Nigerian striker, who just returned from the AFCON tournament, was impressive the previous season, scoring 31 goals, including 26 league goals that earned him the league’s top scorer award.

A season halted by injuries, controversies, and international duties has seen the talented Nigerian striker far from replicating last season’s achievement.
However, he’s back on fire, scoring five goals in three games, including an hat trick against Sassuolo in his last Serie A game.
Ekong’s Inside Scoop
Meanwhile, AFCON MVP and Super Eagles assistant captain Williams Troost Ekong claimed in an interview that he knows Osimhen’s next transfer move.
As speculation swirls around Osimhen’s future, enthusiasts eagerly await news of his next move, with bated breath, curious to see where his remarkable talent will take him next.