- John Mikel Obi has urged Chelsea to sign Victor Osimhen, describing the striker as a game-changer who could revive the club’s fortunes.
- The former midfielder believes the Blues could still seal the deal easily, stating they only need to "pick up the phone" to land the striker.
- Reactions ranged from support for Osimhen’s signing to doubts over his commitment, with fans emotionally divided over his transfer.
Former Chelsea star John Mikel Obi has reignited the Victor Osimhen transfer buzz with an appeal to the club, but while some fans welcomed his passion, others weren’t convinced, with a few even mocking his motives.
Mikel, speaking on his Obione podcast, expressed disappointment that Chelsea failed to sign Osimhen last summer, blaming it on the club’s inability to meet the striker’s wage demands.
The former Super Eagles captain insisted the club still had a chance to secure the Napoli man, who is currently enjoying a standout loan spell at Turkish champions Galatasaray,
“This guy would change everything, it will be really sad if we don’t get a player who supported us as a kid and wants to play for this football club,” Mikel said.
Mikel added that Osimhen’s drive to break records and win trophies could restore Chelsea to their former glory and that the club’s management could “literally pick the phone up and get him straight in the door.”
Despite Mikel’s enthusiasm, the reception among fans was far from unanimous. Some dismissed the midfielder’s advocacy as an attempt to influence the deal for personal gain.
One user on social media even joked, “Bro really hustling that agent fees,” suggesting that Mikel might be angling for a behind-the-scenes benefit if the deal materialised.
Fan reacts to Osimhen’s transfer rumour
TheRadar has compiled below some of the reactions by various fans across the world on Osimhen’s potential transfer:
“Osimhen’s asking wage is looking way too steep for Chelsea right now,” @kojocona said.
Drop the wages then,” @CFCLiamW mentioned.
“I think I agree with Mikel Obi. Nevertheless, I don't think we should buy a player based on emotional sentiments,” @_Blues_Brothers stated.
“The same guy who along with his agent did everything not to join CFC in the summer?” @IrimaPeter49597 questioned.
“Osimhen and put Jackson on the LW. This might be the best actually,” @Viking_earl said.
“Bro really hustling that agent fees,” @laserr77 reacted to Mikel Obi.
“This deal only makes sense if Jackson leaves cos we can’t have both strikers unavailable during Afcon,” @Cay4ord said.
“It’s all up to Chelsea to break the fucking bank for this baller…. We need him and he also want to play for this beautiful club mehn,” @Future17__ stated.
“This guy would change everything for us man, his attitude and the arrogance. he is exactly what we need from our No.9,” @UptownJams said.
Osimhen, other Nigerian stars in contention for top honours at Nigeria Pitch Awards
Previously, TheRadar reported that on-loan Napoli forward, Victor Osimhen, was in contention for the annual Nigeria Pitch Awards
The event has been scheduled to take place on March 25, immediately after the Super Eagles' crucial World Cup qualifier against Zimbabwe. The event organisers confirmed that the prestigious award ceremony would be hosted at the Four Points by Sheraton in Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State, marking the 11th edition of the highly respected football awards.
