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Chelsea’s Osimhen Deal Collapses Over Salary
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca explained the club’s last-minute decision to abandon their pursuit of Napoli’s star striker, Victor Osimhen, on transfer deadline day. Although Chelsea had been searching for a striker all summer, serious negotiations with Osimhen only began in the final days of the window, leaving too little time to finalize a deal.
Maresca emphasized that the club is selective about signings, stating they must meet Chelsea’s conditions. He remained non-committal about revisiting the Osimhen situation in January, preferring to focus on the immediate future.
The talks reportedly broke down due to Chelsea’s salary offer, which was significantly lower than Osimhen’s current earnings at Napoli. While the striker earns over €10 million annually in Italy, Chelsea’s offer included only €4 million guaranteed, with up to €4 million in bonuses. This was far less than Osimhen’s current salary, and the deal fell through.
Al-Nassr coach Stefano Pioli has revealed why captain Cristiano Ronaldo missed their Saudi Pro League match against Al-Taawoun on Friday. Ronaldo was sidelined due to a cold as Al-Nassr settled for a 1-1 draw at home. Otávio and R. Martínez scored to earn a point for both teams at Al-Awwal Park.
After the game, Pioli explained that Ronaldo’s absence was health-related. Al-Nassr currently sit fourth in the league with 64 points from 32 matches, having already missed out on the title after Al-Ittihad were crowned champions. Their next fixture is against Al-Khaleej on Wednesday.
Atalanta’s star winger Ademola Lookman has been nominated for the Serie A Player of the Month award for May. He’s up against five other top players including Riccardo Orsoloni from Bologna, Juventus’ Khenphren Thuram, Napoli’s Scott McTominay, AS Roma’s Manu Kone, and AC Milan’s Santiago Gimenez.
Lookman broke his six-game scoring drought by finding the net in Atalanta’s 2-1 victory over AS Roma on Monday. This season, the 27-year-old has made a huge impact with 15 goals and five assists in 30 league games.
Ademola Lookman has once again earned a spot in the Serie A Team of the Season, marking his second time in a row making the prestigious list. The 27-year-old was a key figure for Gian Piero Gasperini’s Atalanta side throughout the 2024/25 season, putting in several standout performances.
He racked up an impressive 20 goal contributions, netting 15 goals and providing five assists in 30 league matches. His teammate, Mateo Retegui, also made the cut. With transfer talks heating up, the exciting winger is expected to part ways with Atalanta when the season wraps up.
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