Mikel Obi urges Osimhen to join Chelsea

Former Nigerian international Mikel Obi has offered advice to Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen, suggesting that he should consider choosing Chelsea over Manchester United.

Mikel, a key member of the Super Eagles squad that secured victory in the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations in South Africa, shared this insight in the latest episode of The Obi One podcast.

The ex-Chelsea star emphasized that Osimhen has the potential to thrive as a player should he decide to join Chelsea next summer, stating, “I think he [Victor Osimhen] would seamlessly fit into the Premier League. He possesses the qualities needed to succeed in England,” as mentioned in the recent episode of The Obi One podcast.

“When I look back at him a few years ago, I would say ‘no.’ But now watching him last season and watching him this season, I would say definitely.

“He would come into the Premier League and he would slot right in. He would get you goals, he would run behind defenders, he would stretch the team. And I think this is what probably when you look at a lot of the teams now in Premier League, that’s what they’re looking for. A striker who can run. Who wants to run behind the defenders because then it helps your team. Doesn’t it? He stretches the defenders, the game becomes open and then you can create chances. And I think that’s what Victor [Osimhen] would definitely give you.

“I hope you come to Chelsea. But from noises that I hear, he is a big United. But I hope he comes to Chelsea really.”