Former Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel, said he has been bombarding Napoli top striker, Victor Osimhen with messages urging him to join his former club Chelsea.
Mikel revealed that Chelsea was genuinely interested in signing the player who is also wanted by Arsenal, PSG, Manchester United and Real Madrid.
“I think there is genuine interest on both sides. I’m convinced that Victor wants to come to Chelsea; obviously, he wants to follow in my footsteps and the Nigerian players who played for Chelsea, such as Victor Moses, Celestine Babayaro,’ Mikel told Calciomercato.com
“And there’s also London, a fantastic city, there’s no comparison with Liverpool or places like that.”
Mikel also revealed that he’s sent messages to Osimhen to convince him to join his former side.
“He also has many clubs interested in him, such as PSG and Manchester United, but I am pushing, sending him messages, and trying to make sure that there is only one club in his mind: the Blues!
“I am. I am pushing him. I hope he comes to the club, because he will bring so much to the club. I think the one thing we lack—anyone who watched the [Carabao Cup] final on Sunday will see the one thing we are lacking is scoring goals.
“We need that striker who will score goals. That’s what Victor will give you. He’s not the most skilful guy, but goals, definitely a guarantee.”
