CAN CHELSEA MEET THIS 3 DEMANDS It will be very hard to imagine Manchester United or Real Madrid being able to compete if Chelsea can meet all of these demands
Chelsea’s pursuit of Victor Osimhen’s signature ahead of Liverpool hinges on meeting three pivotal criteria. With Osimhen’s future at the forefront of transfer discussions this summer, speculation abounds regarding his potential move to the Premier League. Although initially poised for a switch to Real Madrid in 2022, the 25-year-old forward opted to extend his tenure with Napoli. However, persistent rumors now tie Osimhen to a potential move to English giants, particularly Chelsea.
In the twilight of his contract signed in 2022, Osimhen holds the option to depart Napoli without compensation to the club this summer. Le Parisien and ESPN suggest Osimhen has earmarked Chelsea as his preferred destination. However, Cadena SER reports that the Nigerian striker has laid out three non-negotiable conditions for the London club to secure his services over Manchester United and other suitors, including Liverpool. Osimhen reportedly seeks an annual salary nearing £35 million, positioning him among the top earners globally. Moreover, he requests a signing bonus of €100 million (£105 million).
Beyond salary and bonuses, Osimhen aims to retain a higher proportion of his image rights compared to the standard offered by Real Madrid. While Chelsea typically retains 50% of image rights for their star signings, Osimhen aims for a 60% share.
Meanwhile, Manchester United purportedly prepares a lucrative £50.7 million per year deal, mirroring Osimhen’s current contract, alongside a €110 million (£111 million) bonus.
Per his existing contract, Osimhen must notify Napoli’s president before engaging with other clubs and risks forfeiting a €50 million loyalty bonus should he opt to leave.
For Liverpool or Manchester United to sway Osimhen, substantial financial offers are imperative.
