Chelsea star Mikel addressed all the rumors about Napoli striker Osmeen on a recent edition of the Obi One podcast and expressed his deep understanding and support for the young player. Mikel emphasized that Osmeen is not the greedy man he is rumored to be, and that he is simply pursuing the reward and opportunity he deserves.
Mikel pointed out that he was personally involved in the negotiation process for Chelsea to bring in Osmeen and therefore has a clear understanding of what happened. He denied rumors that Osmeen is demanding an excessive salary and said that these claims are nonsense. Mikel emphasized that Osmeen just wants to enjoy his talent on the soccer field while being paid a salary that matches his abilities, which is perfectly normal.
Mikel also revealed that Chelsea were very close to completing the deal but ultimately failed to do so due to a number of details. He recalled the sleepless nights he had during the negotiations and the great efforts the club made to bring in Osmeen. Mikel said Chelsea not only made a competitive offer, but also sent someone to Naples to communicate face-to-face with the player and his agent to show the club's sincerity and determination.
For Osmeen himself, Mikel spoke highly of him. He believes that Osmeen is a young player with great talent and potential, who is eager to prove himself in European football and willing to contribute to Chelsea's revival. Mikel believes that if Osmeen can join Chelsea, he will shine in the Premier League and become an important pillar of the team's offense.
Finally, Mikel called on the fans and media to give Osmeen more understanding and support. He said that the players have made great efforts and sacrifices for their dreams and careers, and they should be given due respect and recognition. At the same time, Mikel also expects Chelsea to continue to strengthen reinforcement in the future, to lay a solid foundation for the team's long-term development.
