Victor Osimhen Shines After Snubbing Chelsea Move
Victor Osimhen, who joined Galatasaray after Chelsea refused his €15 million yearly wage demand, has been in sensational form.
Victor Osimhen, who joined Galatasaray after Chelsea refused his €15 million yearly wage demand, has been in sensational form. The Nigerian striker netted 37 goals and 8 assists last season and already has 6 Champions League goals in 3 games this term, including a hat-trick against Ajax, proving Chelsea’s costly mistake.
As the 2025-26 season unfolds, Victor Osimhen has sent a clear message to Chelsea about what they missed out on. Once the Blues’ top transfer target, Osimhen was close to joining Stamford Bridge in 2024 before talks collapsed over wage demands of €15 million per year. Despite Chelsea spending €621.1 million across two transfer windows, they opted for Liam Delap and Joao Pedro instead of securing a proven striker.
The Nigerian forward eventually joined Galatasaray permanently after a stellar loan spell in which he scored 37 goals and provided 8 assists in 41 games. This season, Osimhen has continued his remarkable form, netting 3 goals in 5 Super Lig starts and 6 goals in 3 Champions League matches. His recent hat-trick in Galatasaray’s 3-0 win over Ajax showcased his dominance, including a diving header and two precise penalties.
With an xG of 3.58 and five shots on target, Osimhen earned his third consecutive Player of the Match award. He now leads the Champions League scoring charts with 6 goals and has 15 goals in 20 career appearances in the competition. In stark contrast, Chelsea’s entire current squad has managed only 21 Champions League goals combined, underlining the magnitude of their missed opportunity.
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