Super Eagles and Maccabi Haifa midfielder, Ugochukwu John Ogu has voiced his support for Victor Osimhen’s decision not to take a pay cut in his bid to join Chelsea.
Osimhen was linked with a move away from Napoli throughout the summer, but no transfer materialized as European clubs were unwilling to meet his €130 million release clause.
In the final hours before the transfer window closed, Osimhen was reportedly in negotiations with Chelsea and Al Ahli, with both clubs attempting to finalize a deal. However, the move fell through.
Following the closure of the transfer window, Osimhen was excluded from Napoli’s Serie A squad list. Additionally, his number 9 jersey was reassigned to new signing Romelu Lukaku.
This situation has generated significant debate, particularly regarding Osimhen’s lack of playing time until the January transfer window opens.
Taking to his X page, former Super Eagles player John Ogu expressed his support for his former teammate, criticizing those who suggested that Osimhen should have reduced his salary to join Chelsea.
