Victor Osimhen's transfer to Chelsea collapsed at the last minute, according to an African legend.
During the latest transfer window, Nigeria's superstar striker looked poised to move to Stamford Bridge.
The Blues reportedly were close to signing the 25-year-old on Deadline Day, but the deal ultimately collapsed, and he stayed at Napoli.
However, he has since joined Galatasaray on loan from Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.
Former Chelsea midfielder and 2013 Africa Cup of Nations winner John Obi Mikel has now revealed why his compatriot's move to west London fell through.
On his Obi One Podcast, the former holding midfielder said: "I know what Victor wanted, what the club offered him, and where we got to. We finally reached a compromise, both sides had to compromise. It was just a few little things, paperwork, medical, and other issues we just couldn't resolve, and time was running out.
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I commend Chelsea for that because I can see their ambition for where this club wants to go now, and I can also see Victor's desire to join the club.
"He was disappointed it didn't happen. I spoke with him when the transfer window closed, we spoke for 20 minutes.
Then I said, "Listen, I'm always here for you. You need to keep working hard, keep training. I know it's not the best situation right now, but I know you're strong."
Victor is a strong character, he's a bit like Didier Drogba and Diego Costa, and that's something we lack at the club, strikers with that edge, who can intimidate defenders.
