BREAKING: Samu Omorodion move to Chelsea has collapsed…’SEE SHOCKING REASON’
Samu Omorodion, a teenage forward for Atletico Madrid, was a target for Chelsea, but the deal fell through despite earlier rumors that the two teams had reached an understanding.
The 20-year-old attacker will join Chelsea at Stamford Bridge after the club agreed to pay £34.5 million (€40 million), according to reports from The Athletic.
It was anticipated that Omorodion would ink a seven-year deal with a one-year option, indicating a substantial financial commitment to the gifted forward from Spain.
However, the deal has now been called off due to a significant issue that emerged during the final stages of contract negotiations. The nature of the problem has not been disclosed, but it was significant enough to halt the transfer.
Earlier this summer, Chelsea had a €32.5 million (£27.4 million) plus add-ons bid for Omorodion rejected by Atletico Madrid. Despite this setback, the London club remained keen on the player and returned with an improved offer, which was initially accepted by Atletico.
Omorodion spent last season on loan at Deportivo Alaves, where he made a notable impact by scoring nine goals and providing one assist, contributing to the club’s 10th-place finish in La Liga. His performances caught the eye of Chelsea’s scouting department, leading to their pursuit of the forward.
Chelsea has been active in the transfer market this summer, exploring various striker options. The pursuit of Omorodion was seen as separate from their ongoing negotiations with Napoli for Romelu Lukaku and Victor Osimhen, which are still expected to continue.
Omorodion, who was born to Nigerian parents, has pledged his international future to Spain. He has been called up to Spain’s under-19 and under-21 national teams, highlighting his potential at the international level.
With the collapse of this deal, Chelsea will now likely turn their attention to other attacking options as they continue to strengthen their squad ahead of the new season.