Chelsea transfer target Victor Osimhen has confidently declared that his transfer value should be €100m (£83m).
The Nigerian international, who joined Galatasaray on loan last month, came close to moving to Stamford Bridge during the summer transfer window only for the deal to collapse due to personal terms. Speaking to TMW (quotes translated by the Daily Mail), Osimhen claimed that he is worth nine figures:
“I am worth over 100 million euros. There are few players in the world like me, who have reached such style and success. It all relates to my characteristics, what I do, and my quality. Therefore, I believe I deserve it.”
“I am aware of my contribution and what I can achieve, even in my private life. Do people think differently? Some say 15 million, others 100-120-150… Everyone has their own opinion.”
Chelsea supporters on X were not overly impressed with Osimhen’s comments, with some concerned about the size of his ego:
Someone needs to tell him the truth.
100M in Turkish league— 👑TOP_MAN👑 (@itstopman) October 2, 2024
Giving me the Ronaldo vibes, we don’t want again.
— Daebreak (@CfcDae) October 2, 2024
Newsflash , you are only worth what someone will pay , at the moment zero
— ChelseaMitchyboy (@Mitchyboy1964) October 2, 2024
Chelsea won't pay that amount of money to sign you
— Solomon Adusei Peprah (@Curtis_peprah) October 2, 2024
Bro, you think you're worth 100 million playing in the Turkish league? You're dreaming. Your value is dropping day by day.
— Queen B (@LizQueenB_) October 2, 2024
Then you can buy yourself,we don't want him again
— Okot🧬🇰🇪🌍 (@Okot2000) October 2, 2024
Bro stay at your place we have Niko Jackson. We are good please.
— 𝐆𝐨𝐛𝐛𝐬 (@Gobba_CFC) October 2, 2024
How has Osimhen fared at Galatasaray?
The 25-year-old has had a good start to life in Turkey. He has actually created more goals than he has scored, hitting the back of the net twice and providing 4 assists in 4 appearances so far.
Galatasaray don’t have an option to buy Osimhen and there is reportedly a break clause in the loan which will allow him to move to another club on a permanent basis in the New Year.
Will Chelsea go back in for him in January?
There was some regret when the Blues missed out on Osimhen in the summer, but the need for another No.9 has lessened following the club’s strong start to the season in front of goal.
Nicolas Jackson has scored 4 goals, while his understudy Christopher Nkunku has 6. In fact, reports suggest that the club are more likely to buy a centre-half than a striker in January at the moment.
Find out who is in Chelsea’s first-team squad for the 2024/2025 season here
