In a dramatic twist to the 2024 summer transfer saga, Victor Osimhen’s highly anticipated move to Chelsea has collapsed.
The deal fell through with just two hours left before the transfer window closed, as the Nigerian forward and the Premier League side failed to reach an agreement.
Osimhen’s prospects of moving to Saudi Arabia have also evaporated. Al Ahli, a potential suitor for the Nigerian striker, chose to sign Brentford’s Ivan Toney on deadline day instead.
The collapse of the Chelsea deal is compounded by a significant breakdown in Osimhen’s relationship with Napoli.
Romano reported that if no new bid arrives before the Saudi League transfer window closes—Osimhen risks being frozen out of Napoli’s first-team squad.
🚨🔵 Deal completely OFF for Victor Osimhen.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 30, 2024
No agreement with Chelsea and #CFC delegation now leaving Napoli.
If nothing happens from Saudi next 3 days, Osimhen will stay at Napoli but he’s NOT gonna be part of the first team squad.
Relationship currently completely broken. pic.twitter.com/XEF5j6Y2To
