By our reporter 3.5.2026
Nigeria top striker is once again the subject of transfer speculation as the season draws to a close with top European clubs said to be interested in signing him.
But former former France and Chelsea midfielder Emmanuel Petit has urged the London club to go for him, claiming that he can be the break the Chelsea number nine jinx.
“Since Drogba, I think there’s been a curse around the number nine at Chelsea. I think it’s different with Osimhen because this guy has a really big personality and character, he could be the man to break that curse,” he said during a chat in Andy’s Bet Club.
“The way he plays on the pitch is a pain for defenders,” he added. “This guy is very aggressive. He has something to prove. After he left France for Napoli, he did great in Italy. But then he was fighting with the president of Napoli, and then he went to Galatasaray.”
“I think Osimhen has many seasons to play at the highest level. So I think that could be something very, very good for the Premier League. I think he has the character, the personality, and the background to play in the Premier League.”
Meanwhile according to reports by Spanish outlet Diario AS, Galatasaray will demand as much as €150 million for any prospective deal as Real Madrid, Barcelona, Juventus, Arsenal Bayern Munich are said to be scouting the player.
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