“Don’t go to Saudi Arabia and join Chelsea” – Pundit urges superstar to snub Saudi move and join Chelsea
Rangers legend Ally McCoist has urged Napoli superstar Victor Osimhen to reject a permanent move to the Saudi Pro League in favor of Chelsea.
Osimhen, 24, has established himself as one of the most sought-after attackers in the world due to his exploits last season. He helped Napoli lift a first Serie A title in 33 years, netting 31 goals across competitions.
However, the Nigerian could decide to force a way out of Napoli next January. He is said to be reserving his right to take legal action against his own team due to a seemingly derogatory TikTok video about him.
During a discussion with ex-Manchester United striker Alan Brazil on talkSPORT, McCoist lavished praise on Osimhen. He claimed that the Napoli attacker should remain in Europe this campaign, saying:
“He can’t go to Saudi Arabia! He has been playing in a top team, he is some player. He is the real deal and he should be going to Chelsea or Real Madrid.”
When asked about Osimhen’s treatment at Napoli, McCoist responded:
“It’s bizarre what’s happening there. I mean, you’d have to think that it’s something strange going on there and the social media of the club.”
Should the former LOSC Lille and VfL Wolfsburg player join Chelsea next January, he would emerge as a regular starter for them. He would displace summer signing Nicolas Jackson as their starting number nine.So far, Osimhen has scored four times in seven matches this season.
Meanwhile, Mauricio Pochettino’s side have endured a tough start to their ongoing 2023-24 term. They have scored eight goals in eight matches across competitions, registering three wins and three losses.