‘Apologize to Finidi George’ – Fans tell Osimhen as Chelsea, Al Ahli deals collapse
Victor Osimhen’s potential transfer to Chelsea and Ah Ahli are currently off according to multiple reports.
The Blues failed to succeed in talks with the Nigerian striker on transfer deadline day, meaning unless something drastically changes, Osimhen won’t be joining Chelsea.
It has also been confirmed that the striker will remain with Napoli because a potential transfer to Saudi Arabia has also collapsed.
Al-Ahli were in talks for the Serie A title winner, but have instead opted to sign Ivan Toney from Brentford for £40 million.
This means Osimhen could play no football until January because Antonio Conte has no plans of playing the striker, with Romelu Lukaku now in Naples.
Meanwhile, on X, fans have urged the Nigerian striker to apologize to coach George Finidi, former Super Eagles manager who he had a fallout with.
One fan wrote, “I keep saying this till eternity, Osimhen needs to apologise on live to Finidi George. If not, he won’t progress in European football.
“It’s time for Napoli to treat him dirty. He brought this upon himself. He needs chelsea more than chelsea needs him. Boy, be humble, or you perish.”
Another wrote, “Na Oshimen rush go insult finidi George now see em career.”
The controversy began when Finidi was alleged to have questioned Osimhen’s commitment to the national team after the striker missed the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and the Benin Republic.
Osimhen on Instagram live bashed the gaffer, declaring his innocence in such claims.
“I asked Finidi George to allow me to stay with the players in the camp, but Finidi asked me not to bother, that I should stay with my family.
He added that he has lost his respect for the Nigerian football veteran and won’t tolerate derailing statement from anyone anymore.
