“He wants to play for Enzo Maresca” – £200,000-per-week attacker compared to Ronaldo really wants Chelsea move
Victor Osimhen Thinks the Chelsea Move Is Perfect
A top-tier striker who makes £200,000 a week and is frequently compared to Cristiano Ronaldo believes that joining Chelsea will be the best move he can make for his career.
Chelsea’s Attempt to Find a New Maresca Striker
After investing £105 million in young players such as Tosin Adarabioyo, Marc Guiu, Omari Kellyman, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, and Brazilian sensation Estevao Willian, Chelsea is still seeking to add players to their roster this summer.
Players like Thiago Silva, Hakim Ziyech, Lewis Hall, Omari Hutchinson, and Ian Maatsen, who brought in roughly £84 million, have left, lowering Chelsea’s net spend down to about £21 million—presumably with an eye toward this year’s PSR accounts.
Room for More Investments
Chelsea has the flexibility to further invest in Enzo Maresca’s squad and offer the Italian manager significant upgrades. Reports indicate Chelsea is interested in Bologna defender Riccardo Calafiori, though they face stiff competition from Arsenal.
Adding Defensive and Offensive Strength
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While bringing in another center-back like Calafiori is a possibility, Chelsea is also keen on acquiring a prolific striker. Todd Boehly and his recruitment team have their sights set on familiar names. Journalist Simon Phillips mentioned that Chelsea has internally discussed signing Ivan Toney. Toney’s performance in Euro 2024, where he assisted Harry Kane in a crucial match against Slovakia, has impressed Chelsea.
The Osimhen Link
Chelsea continues to be linked with Napoli star Victor Osimhen, who has found it challenging to secure a move away from Napoli due to his £110 million release clause. Napoli’s president, Aurelio De Laurentiis, is firm on this price, and no European club seems willing to meet it so far.
Osimhen’s Perspective on the Chelsea Move
According to HITC, Osimhen believes a move to Chelsea is ideal this summer. Maresca’s team is interested in the £210,000-per-week striker and has initiated talks with Osimhen’s representatives. However, they are only prepared to strike a deal under £100 million. Unless De Laurentiis changes his stance, this transfer might be on hold.
Comparisons to Ronaldo
Interestingly, Osimhen has drawn comparisons to Cristiano Ronaldo. Former Napoli coach Rudi Garcia praised him, saying, “Victor is a relentless force. He drives his team like Cristiano does. He’s one of the best center-forwards in the world, excelling both in attack and defense.”