An African legend has explained why Victor Osimhen's Chelsea transfer collapsed at the last minute.
During the latest transfer window, Nigeria's star striker looked poised to move to Stamford Bridge.
On Deadline Day, the Blues were rumoured to be on the verge of signing Napoli's 25-year-old, but the deal collapsed.
Since then, he has joined Galatasaray on loan from the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.
Former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has now elaborated on why his compatriot's proposed move to west London failed.
As the former holding midfielder explained on Obi One Podcast, I know what Victor wanted, what the club offered him, where we ended up, we eventually reached a compromise, both sides had to compromise, but it was just some little things here and there, paperwork, medical, and a few issues we couldn't resolve, and we didn't have much time.
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Both sides played a significant role in getting the deal done, and I commend Chelsea for that, as I can see their ambition for the club now, and I see Victor's enthusiasm for joining.
"He was disappointed it didn't happen. I called him when the transfer window closed, and we talked for 20 minutes."
You need to keep your head down, you need to work hard, you need to keep training. I know it's not the best situation at the moment, but I know you are strong.
Victor is a strong character, he's a bit like Didier Drogba and Diego Costa. That's something we're lacking at the club, strikers who can intimidate defenders, which Victor definitely has."