Samu Omorodion is currently playing in the Olympics and will become a Chelsea player soon. He is a part of the Spain squad that has made it into the final. Maresca’s men made a move for him in recent days. They have managed to sign the 20-year-old from Atletico Madrid. The Blues had a mixed 23/24 season. They finished 6th in the Premier League. But, they lost their UEL spot to Man Utd. The Red Devils beat Man City in the FA Cup final to qualify for the UEL. So, the Blues will now be playing in the UECL this time. Meanwhile, Newcastle will not be playing in Europe altogether this campaign.
Chelsea were doing well in the EFL Cup. But, they ended up losing out to Liverpool in the final after extra time. As a result, their season ended without a trophy. Now, they are aiming to make a return to the top 4. Olympics featuring Samu Omorodion is expected to help Chelsea achieve their goals. He directly fits into their plans. Owner Todd Boehly is focusing on bringing-in young players. The 20-year-old striker could become a key part at the Stamford Bridge. It will be interesting to see how he fits into Maresca’s plans.
Samu Omorodion to make an early exit out of the Olympics
Samu Omorodion will be exiting the Olympics as he wants to complete Chelsea move. The Blues have signed him for a £35 million fee. He will be joining the Bridge on a 7-year contract. Personal terms were agreed long ago. Bayer Leverkusen were also keen on signing him. But, the London side won the race for him. Now, the Blues are planning to book a medical for him. He will soon be joining his side at the Bridge after the tournament.
Samu Omorodion is expected to leave Spain’s camp in the Olympics for Chelsea move. But, as per football365.com, his departure would be brief. He shall be joining Spain for their gold medal match against France. Atleti were not ready to let the 20-year-old leave. They were waiting to confirm Julian Alvarez move first. The Argentinian’s move has been cemented. As a result, the 20-year-old will join the London side. Without a doubt, he is very skilled. But, he lacks experience. He will be hoping to up his game as he prepares to play in Europe’s best league. He would want to hit the ground running at the Bridge.
A real talent in Chelsea’s hands
Maresca’s men have yet again managed to sign a top talent. The 20-year-old has a lot of potential and could become a great player. Samu Omorodion will be hoping to do his best at the Olympics as he makes a move to Chelsea. But, he does lack experience. As per en.wikipedia.org, he has only made 72 appearances at the club level. Although, he is eligible to play for both Spain and Nigeria. As of now, he is playing for Spain U23 squad. But, he is yet to win a cap for the senior team. He is a goal getter and could become a poacher for the Blues.
He played on loan for Deportivo Alaves in most of the 23/24 season. He was their top scorer with 8 goals to his name. As per transfermarkt.co.in, he has 28 G/A in his club career. He will have to improve to break into the starting XI at the Bridge. As of now, it’s not clear what his role would be. Maresca may use him to back up Nicolas Jackson. At the same time, Samu Omorodian has not really been that impactful at the Olympics. He is mostly warming the bench for Spain. He will be hoping to make a contribution for La Roja as they aim to win the gold against France.
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