English Premier League (EPL) side Chelsea FC are set to complete a deal worth £35 million to bring Nigeria-eligible striker Samu Omorodion from Athletico Madrid.
This was revealed in a post on X (formerly Twitter) by transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano, who stated that Chelsea is already planning Samu Omorodion’s medical tests.
Romano revealed on Twitter that Athletico has agreed to the player’s fixed fee, and the transfer documents are being prepared.
The journalist also disclosed that German Bundesliga club Bayer Leverkusen and other clubs in Europe tried to sign the player who opted to join Enzo Maresca’s team.
‘‘Chelsea are already planning for Samu Omorodion’s medical tests as he’s set to join the club.
‘‘Gallagher and Omorodion documents being prepared between Chelsea & Atléti, story confirmed.
‘‘Samu Omorodion to Chelsea, here we go! Deal in place for £35m as the fixed fee from Atlético Madrid.
‘‘Seven-year contract for Omorodion at Chelsea, already agreed as he’s set for medical tests.
‘‘Bayer Leverkusen and more clubs tried to enter the race but Omorodion joins Chelsea.’’ Romano wrote on his X page.
