Serie A: Osimhen on target in Napoli’s draw at Cagliari — Photo Source: FourFourTwo

Osimhen to sign Chelsea pre-contract agreement

Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has reportedly agreed to a move from Serie A champions Napoli to Chelsea, with the transfer expected to occur in the summer.

This development means that while Osimhen will not be move this month, he is open to signing a pre-agreement in January before formalizing the switch at the season’s end.JAMB Result

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Osimhen, 25, has a release clause of around £112m. He has been a key target for Chelsea, who have been looking to bolster their attacking options with a top centre-forward. The report mentions that former Chelsea players Didier Drogba and John Obi Mikel have been in regular contact with Osimhen, encouraging him to join the London club.InformationGuideNigeria

While Chelsea are also interested in Ivan Toney, factors such as his age and high transfer fee are seen as potential obstacles. In contrast, Osimhen, a Nigeria international, is reportedly welcoming the approach from Chelsea and is agreeable to a pre-agreement this month, leading to an official move in the summer.

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Osimhen’s new contract with Napoli includes a hefty release clause of around £112m, a figure Napoli are expected to demand for a deal within this window. Sources in Italy anticipate movement on this front in the coming weeks, with expectations that this season might be Osimhen’s last with Napoli.NYSC Portal

The pressure is mounting on Chelsea to act swiftly to secure Osimhen’s signature, especially considering the likelihood of increased competition from other clubs in the summer transfer window.JAMB Portal

If the transfer materializes, Osimhen is set to become one of Chelsea’s highest-paid players. Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino has been urging the club’s board to add more experienced players to the squad, and Osimhen fits this criterion well, promising to bring a blend of youth and experience to the team.