Chelsea Missed Out on 'Next Drogba' by Not Signing Osimhen – Fonte

Chelsea Missed Out on 'Next Drogba' by Not Signing Osimhen – Fonte-OXYGIST

Former West Ham and Southampton defender José Fonte has criticized Chelsea for failing to sign Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen, describing him as a player who could have been “another Didier Drogba” for the club.


Chelsea had been heavily linked with Osimhen since last summer but did not secure a deal to bring him to Stamford Bridge. Instead, the Napoli forward joined Galatasaray on a season-long loan.


Speaking to BoyleSports, Fonte expressed disappointment at Chelsea’s decision, stating that Osimhen possesses all the attributes needed to thrive in the Premier League.


“Chelsea are crying out for a striker like Victor Osimhen,” Fonte said. “He has the pace, power, and technical ability. He wins duels and is a nightmare for defenders. Just like Drogba, he is a winner.”


Fonte further criticized Premier League clubs for allowing Osimhen to move to Turkey instead of snapping him up.


“When I saw Osimhen join Galatasaray, I thought it was foolish that no Premier League club had signed him. Once he arrives in England, he will bully defenders—he is aggressive, fast, and intelligent.”


The Portuguese defender, who faced Osimhen in the Champions League, also shared his personal experience marking the Nigerian forward.


“I played against him in the Champions League, and even though he took it easy on me because I was almost 40, it was still a nightmare.” 

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