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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.
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“He’s a Problem” – Scholes Speaks on Odegaard’s Performance
Former footballer Paul Scholes condemns Martin Odegaard and speaks on his performance in the Arsenal team.
The football legend shared how it is the captain that is bringing the team down, as he is not playing his position properly “That game on Saturday [Arsenal vs Newcastle], I didn’t see all of it, I probably saw the first half an hour, but I think Odegaard is a big problem for them.”
“I love Odegaard, I think he’s brilliant. Technically, he’s great, but he doesn’t play his position properly. Half the time I saw him in the first 20 minutes, he was almost the deepest man.”
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Peter Obi Condemns Delta Police K1lling, Calls It Abuse of Power
Nigerian politician Peter Obi reacts to the viral incident that occurred in Delta State.
It can be noted that Obi is reacting to the clip of a police officer shooting and killing an already restrained suspect.
Obi stated that it was a serious violation and abuse of power “The extrajudicial killing of a young Nigerian in Effurun, Delta State, by a police officer, Mr. Mene Ogidi, is not only barbaric but also a grave violation of the rule of law.
“Over time, human society has moved away from an era when lives could be taken without consequence. Through the evolution of civilisation, a fundamental principle has emerged: no one should be punished or deprived of life without due process and a fair determination of guilt.”
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Chelsea’s Mudryk Faces Four Year Ban After Court Decision
It has been reported that a four-year ban has been placed on Chelsea’s player, Mykhailo Mudryk, for anti-doping violations.
The player appealed in court on February 25 but has now been handed his punishment, which is a four-year ban from football.
It can be recalled that his last appearance on the field was on November 28, 2024.
