Osimhen Will Do Well If He Joins Chelsea, Says Mikel

Former Nigerian international, Mikel Obi has advised Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen to choose Chelsea ahead of Man United.

Mikel, who was part of the Super Eagles squad that lifted the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations in South Africa, made this known in the latest episode of The Obi One podcast.

The former Chelsea star noted that Osimhen will excel as a player if he joins the Blues next summer.

I think he [Victor Osimhen] does slot seamlessly into the Premier League. He got the tools to be a success in England,” Mikel said in the latest episode of The Obi One podcast.

“When I look back at him a few years ago, I would say ‘no.’ But now watching him last season and watching him this season, I would say definitely.

“He would come into the Premier League and he would slot right in. He would get you goals, he would run behind defenders, he would stretch the team. And I think this is what probably when you look at a lot of the teams now in the Premier League, that’s what they’re looking for. A striker who can run. Who wants to run behind the defenders because then it helps your team? Doesn’t it? He stretches the defenders, the game becomes open and then you can create chances. And I think that’s what Victor [Osimhen] would definitely give you.

“I hope you come to Chelsea. But from the noises that I hear, he is a big United. But I hope he comes to Chelsea really.”