01.06.2026 10:00
Nigeria Technical Director Eric Chelle announced that Victor Osimhen was not included in the national team squad due to transfer negotiations. Following this statement, claims emerged that Chelsea is interested in the star striker, while Galatasaray reportedly demands a €150 million transfer fee for Osimhen.
Statements made by Nigeria National Team Technical Director Eric Chelle about Victor Osimhen have reignited transfer rumors. After Chelle announced that the star striker was not included in the national team squad due to transfer negotiations, it has been claimed that Chelsea has stepped in for Osimhen.
REMARKABLE WORDS FROM THE NATIONAL TEAM COACH
The most striking statement regarding Victor Osimhen's future came from Nigeria National Team Technical Director Eric Chelle. Chelle announced that the star player would not feature in the friendly matches against Poland and Portugal. The Nigerian coach explicitly stated that transfer negotiations were behind this decision.
"Victor Osimhen will not be in our friendly match against Poland and Portugal. Because there may be a possibility of a club change. Therefore, I preferred him to stay at home. If your mind is not 100% here, going out on the field to play does not create a good situation," said Chelle, causing a significant stir in the football world.
CHELSEA STEPS IN
Following these statements, claims in the European press regarding Osimhen's new destination have also accelerated. According to a report by Sabah, English Premier League side Chelsea has moved to initiate the transfer of the Nigerian star. It has been suggested that the London representative may make official attempts for Osimhen during the summer transfer window.
GALATASARAY'S DEMAND OF 150 MILLION EUROS
It is noted that the Galatasaray management has taken a very clear stance regarding the star striker. According to the report, the yellow-reds do not plan to let Victor Osimhen go for a transfer fee below 150 million euros. The club management is reportedly unwilling to back down on Osimhen, whom they see as one of the team's most important stars.
SPOTLIGHT ON THE STAR STRIKER
After the national team technical director's statements confirming the transfer process, all eyes have turned to Victor Osimhen. Interest continues in which team the Nigerian star, on the radar of many top European clubs, will continue his career.