Former Chelsea striker Tore Andre Flo has expressed reservations about his former side’s potential pursuit of Victor Osimhen, despite the Nigerian forward’s prolific goal-scoring record. Flo pointed out reasons why he believes Chelsea should be cautious before making a major investment in Osimhen and advised them on sticking with Nicolas Jackson at the moment.
Osimhen has been on the Blues’ radar since last summer, but a deal couldn’t materialize, with reports claiming at the time that the striker’s wage demands proved to be the deal breaker. The Nigerian international eventually joined Galatasaray on a season-long loan, but recent reports have been linking him back to Enzo Maresca’s side and some other Premier League clubs.
Speaking in an interview, Flo acknowledged Osimhen’s goal-scoring prowess but expressed concerns about his off-field character, particularly with his former club Napoli. Before Osimhen left Napoli last summer, he was at loggerheads with the club’s hierarchy, which Flo considers a red flag and believes such an attitude could disrupt the dressing room at Stamford Bridge.
Flo said (via chelsea.news):
Andre Flo played for the west London club between 1997 and 2000. In his three years at the club, he scored 50 goals and provided nine assists in 163 appearances across competitions.
While it’s looking like the Blues are out of the race to sign Victor Osimhen, Mikel Obi claimed that his fellow countryman is keen on a move to Stamford Bridge.
Mikel told beIN Sports following Liverpool’s 5-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday:
Osimhen, who currently plies his trade with Galatasaray, has scored 31 goals in 36 appearances for the Turkish side this season.
An ardent Chelsea fan, Ezekiel’s journey as a football fan began in his childhood, witnessing Ronaldinho dazzle with his skills. His interest in the beautiful game deepened after Nigeria were knocked out of the 2010 FIFA World Cup; he was impressed with the Super Eagles’ fighting spirit in their 2-2 Group B draw against South Korea. Some other World Cup matches which have left a deep impact on him were Belgium’s incredible comeback against Japan in the round of 16 of the 2018 version and the 2022 final.
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