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Re: Why Osimhen, Chelsea Deal Collapsed – Mikel Obi by Murketeer: 7:27am On Sep 11, 2024
heykims:
I don't know why all of una just dey criticise Mike when he talks.
Just to be clear, he's no more an active footballer and he now earns money from talk shows and podcasts. Simply put, Mikel now talks for a living and he's been doing well.
E nor tire you ?… Like he doesn’t have the right to talk again
Re: Why Osimhen, Chelsea Deal Collapsed – Mikel Obi by BoldBrainz(m): 7:30am On Sep 11, 2024
Mikel hasn't said anything different from all that's been reported on this issue since day one. Just yammering needlessly with cuss words on a podcast because he wants to be heard as a voice of authority on the matter.

Pooja will sit on X and make noise. Mikel will do same with his podcast sessions. All on Osimhen's matter.
Re: Why Osimhen, Chelsea Deal Collapsed – Mikel Obi by Kingbuhari(m): 7:36am On Sep 11, 2024
brain54:
If he was greedy...

Or about the money. He would have gone to the Saudi club.

By the way I never knew Mikel could talk so much. I now see him as a talkertive.

I always used to see him as a shy and quiet lad while he played at Chelsea.

This is a new side of his that I am seeing.

Maybe he worked on himself though!
he was such a quiet boy until he started dining and wining with yellowbar boys in London
Re: Why Osimhen, Chelsea Deal Collapsed – Mikel Obi by chudez0147(m): 7:38am On Sep 11, 2024
Close your mouth mikel
Re: Why Osimhen, Chelsea Deal Collapsed – Mikel Obi by isinat: 7:39am On Sep 11, 2024
Chelsea does not deserve him.
Re: Why Osimhen, Chelsea Deal Collapsed – Mikel Obi by Puffadda(m): 7:42am On Sep 11, 2024
TheGift:
It’s likely a negotiation strategy ; to put the other party under pressure to accept a deal that they MAY not have accepted under less pressure
Oh!
I see.. you're right...
I'm an Arsenal fan and I am always critical of Arsenal cos they are known for this act. Always waiting till the 11th hour and end up not signing their targets
Re: Why Osimhen, Chelsea Deal Collapsed – Mikel Obi by ogelekpomgam(m): 7:48am On Sep 11, 2024
brain54:
If he was greedy...

Or about the money. He would have gone to the Saudi club.

By the way I never knew Mikel could talk so much. I now see him as a talkertive.

I always used to see him as a shy and quiet lad while he played at Chelsea.

This is a new side of his that I am seeing.

Maybe he worked on himself though!
Same with my thoughts.
But I guess he had it in him while playing in Chelsea.
You might have noticed that every coach that comes to Chelsea back then always plays him.
Apart from being good in what you do,good communication and relationships with your bosses matters as well.
Re: Why Osimhen, Chelsea Deal Collapsed – Mikel Obi by Blackman101: 7:50am On Sep 11, 2024
The only good news here is that he did not join Chelsea because that team has a big problem spiritual or otherwise.


my take
Re: Why Osimhen, Chelsea Deal Collapsed – Mikel Obi by ecomalchemistt(m): 7:51am On Sep 11, 2024
That’s Okay
Re: Why Osimhen, Chelsea Deal Collapsed – Mikel Obi by TheFreshVanilla: 7:53am On Sep 11, 2024
Wake up. This is the 21st century, where what you call "talking too much" is actually turning into cash. You can either start creating content yourself or stay stuck as an angry content consumer, just like you are on Nairaland, consuming endless content and making nothing. The more he talks, the more cash he rakes in.
Talatt:
Mikel is talking too much this days
Re: Why Osimhen, Chelsea Deal Collapsed – Mikel Obi by naptu2(op): 7:54am On Sep 11, 2024
Yampotatocarrot:
Na wa o... I read to actually find out why the deal didn't scale through, only for him to say what even someone that wasn't involved in the negotiation will say

Which one is, "minor issues and small problem"... See enthusiasm wey I take dey read sef... Lol
uvie66:
..... the thing weak me, he said he was involved in the deal and knew why the deal fell through but then gave a very vague reason why it fell through, minor details, medical bla bla bla. At the end he added nothing to what we already know.
There had been rumours that the deal didn't go through because Osimhen was greedy and wanted too much money. There had been counter rumours that it didn't go through because Chelsea were offering him peanuts. The rumours said that both sides were on bad terms (Osimhen was angry at Chelsea and Chelsea was angry at Osimhen).

What Mikel says in the podcast is that it was none of those things. The reason the deal didn't go through is because of time. He said that he didn't sleep, he was awake till 4am talking to both sides. Both sides had reached a compromise and they were on good terms, but there was not enough time. He said that even if the deal was finalised, it was already too late to do a medical.

He said that he knows where they stopped in the deal, so it'll be easy if they have to pick it up again in January.
Re: Why Osimhen, Chelsea Deal Collapsed – Mikel Obi by Sonyboom765: 7:57am On Sep 11, 2024
He run a podcasts, will he be keeping quiet on the show ? That is where all his talk talk comes from.
brain54:
If he was greedy...

Or about the money. He would have gone to the Saudi club.

By the way I never knew Mikel could talk so much. I now see him as a talkertive.

I always used to see him as a shy and quiet lad while he played at Chelsea.

This is a new side of his that I am seeing.

Maybe he worked on himself though!
Re: Why Osimhen, Chelsea Deal Collapsed – Mikel Obi by wunmi590(m): 8:02am On Sep 11, 2024
huh

Has mikel becomes agent?

The way he carried this issue for head like gala ehn
Re: Why Osimhen, Chelsea Deal Collapsed – Mikel Obi by cr7lomo: 8:06am On Sep 11, 2024
This mikel de ment...calling a 26yr old " kid"
Re: Why Osimhen, Chelsea Deal Collapsed – Mikel Obi by Class01: 8:08am On Sep 11, 2024
Godsonkemz:
Oshimen simply joined the Turkish because they offered higher pay
Only Gods knows where you people get your informations from. The way you people spread fake news with confidence is alarming
Re: Why Osimhen, Chelsea Deal Collapsed – Mikel Obi by Starhearts: 8:17am On Sep 11, 2024
makavalley:
How you set of people sit at the comfort of your home to type trash is baffling, honestly.
Who knack you hammer 🔨 4 head
Re: Why Osimhen, Chelsea Deal Collapsed – Mikel Obi by Offpoint1: 8:20am On Sep 11, 2024
brain54:
If he was greedy...

Or about the money. He would have gone to the Saudi club.

By the way I never knew Mikel could talk so much. I now see him as a talkertive.

I always used to see him as a shy and quiet lad while he played at Chelsea.

This is a new side of his that I am seeing.

Maybe he worked on himself though!
Every Nigerian is becoming talkative these days... If Dangote could rant few weeks ago, who is Mikel?
Re: Why Osimhen, Chelsea Deal Collapsed – Mikel Obi by Amumaigwe: 8:25am On Sep 11, 2024
Thundafireseun:
huh One prophet already saw that Osimhen did not shine in Chelsea
You still take all these scam artists seriously?
Re: Why Osimhen, Chelsea Deal Collapsed – Mikel Obi by Covid19lockdown: 8:26am On Sep 11, 2024
Starhearts:
Mike Obi can lie 4 Africa ..

Liar obi like Peter Obi
Where you in the midst of all the negotiations? If the answer is No! Then shut up! Mikel was there, he's Chelsea player and knows better was happen. No allow hates finish you
Re: Why Osimhen, Chelsea Deal Collapsed – Mikel Obi by Pootle: 8:29am On Sep 11, 2024
brain54:
If he was greedy...

Or about the money. He would have gone to the Saudi club.

By the way I never knew Mikel could talk so much. I now see him as a talkertive.

I always used to see him as a shy and quiet lad while he played at Chelsea.

This is a new side of his that I am seeing.

Maybe he worked on himself though!
na why dem kidnap em papa that year undecided
Re: Why Osimhen, Chelsea Deal Collapsed – Mikel Obi by gigabyte13: 8:32am On Sep 11, 2024
OBI nwanne
OBI of Chelsea
Stop lieing, money matter noake Osimhen no go Chelsea nothing you wan tell me.
If Chelsea had met his demands like they did to many Chelsea players like
Caceido abi wertin be him name
Enzo all these average players wey Osimhen by fat better pass.
Chelsea wants cheap labour, Osimhen no want slave contract, he run.
So Obi will you just sharttttaaaaaappppp
Re: Why Osimhen, Chelsea Deal Collapsed – Mikel Obi by Thundafireseun: 8:36am On Sep 11, 2024
Amumaigwe:
You still take all these scam artists seriously?
Am I mad ??
Re: Why Osimhen, Chelsea Deal Collapsed – Mikel Obi by ElevationD: 8:42am On Sep 11, 2024
Starhearts:
Mike Obi can lie 4 Africa ..

Liar obi like Peter Obi
And what will you call one baba who promised you - his bewitched supporters and the entire Nigerians - on job creation, security, power, healthcare, petrol, forex?

So far the country has been facing unprecedented poverty and people like you who live below the poverty line, come on social media to disparage Peter Obi?

Why not look at your principal eyeball to eyeball and ask him to save you the endless misery?
Re: Why Osimhen, Chelsea Deal Collapsed – Mikel Obi by Winnin009: 8:45am On Sep 11, 2024
Yampotatocarrot:
Na wa o... I read to actually find out why the deal didn't scale through, only for him to say what even someone that wasn't involved in the negotiation will say

Which one is, "minor issues and small problem"... See enthusiasm wey I take dey read sef... Lol
I no go lie. The article vex me. I just dey read dey find the problem.

Foolish guy
Re: Why Osimhen, Chelsea Deal Collapsed – Mikel Obi by ElevationD: 8:48am On Sep 11, 2024
gigabyte13:
OBI nwanne
OBI of Chelsea
Stop lieing, money matter noake Osimhen no go Chelsea nothing you wan tell me.
If Chelsea had met his demands like they did to many Chelsea players like
Caceido abi wertin be him name
Enzo all these average players wey Osimhen by fat better pass.
Chelsea wants cheap labour, Osimhen no want slave contract, he run.
So Obi will you just sharttttaaaaaappppp
Use the little sense that you have. You cannot have more insight than Mikel Obi, an insider in Chelsea and a close confidant of Osimhen.

If money was the issue, how come that he went to Galatasaray, a far lower club economically than Chelsea? Napoli wanted him off their wage bill, how can Galatasaray pay the so called 500K Euros weekly, even with the part payment agreement with Napoli? Why did he insert a breakaway clause in his agreement? If it was the money, he had a massive offer waiting in Saudi Arabia. Is Ivan Toney who was signed better than him? Or you think the Chelsea delay was that simple on Osimhen’s part? By the way have you not wondered why a hot striker like Osimhen could not get a club waiting to sign him on immediate at the end of last season?

When insiders talk in serious matter like this, avoid childish conclusions for better learning and understanding please.
Re: Why Osimhen, Chelsea Deal Collapsed – Mikel Obi by Empresa: 8:56am On Sep 11, 2024
Osimhen is not a bad player but he is in the league of Nicholas Jackson. He missed a clear one on one against Benin Rep and another clear cut chance. He should go to Bundesliga that's the league he belongs or to a mid table la Liga team or a top Saudi Team.

No top European club will sign Osimhen for a hefty price and watch him every week miss clear cut chances.
Re: Why Osimhen, Chelsea Deal Collapsed – Mikel Obi by gigabyte13: 8:57am On Sep 11, 2024
ElevationD:
Use the little sense that you have. You cannot have more insight than Mikel Obi, an insider in Chelsea and a close confidant of Osimhen.

If money was the issue, how come that he went to Galatasaray, a far lower club economically than Chelsea? Napoli wanted him off their wage bill, how can Galatasaray pay the so called 500K Euros weekly, even with the part payment agreement with Napoli? Why did he insert a breakaway clause in his agreement? If it was the money, he had a massive offer waiting in Saudi Arabia. Is Ivan Toney who was signed better than him? Or you think the Chelsea delay was that simple on Osimhen’s part? By the way have you not wondered why a hot striker like Osimhen could not get a club waiting to sign him on immediate at the end of last season?

When insiders talk in serious matter like this, avoid childish conclusions for better learning and understanding please.
Calm down young man
Calm down......
Did michel Obi mentioned, how much Chelsea were willing to offer....huh?
Nooooooooooooo
Let him mention and let's compare to what Galatasaray offered.
Re: Why Osimhen, Chelsea Deal Collapsed – Mikel Obi by Pluto33: 9:02am On Sep 11, 2024
Re: Why Osimhen, Chelsea Deal Collapsed – Mikel Obi by TEYA: 9:03am On Sep 11, 2024
Puffadda:
Ok

I hope he later ends up at Chelsea after the expiration of his loan with Galatasaray cos I know he will never play for Napoli again. But I keep wondering why these football clubs can't finalize deals till the dying minutes, then end up not signing their targets
My cousin doesn't ever buy Christmas chicken on time, he always waits till 24th December late in the evening, the sellers then are desperate to sell and leave as once it is 25th December, that's all. Sometimes, the badt guy waits till 25th December early in the morning before buying the chicken at ridiculous prizes. That is the same principle these clubs apply. Players desperately want to leave their clubs, if you follow them desperately, they will charge high, wait to the end of the transfer window, prize them Kobo-kobo, if dem no gree make dem go their boring club.
Re: Why Osimhen, Chelsea Deal Collapsed – Mikel Obi by Puffadda(m): 9:05am On Sep 11, 2024
TEYA:
My cousin doesn't ever buy Christmas chicken on time, he always waits till 24th December late in the evening, the sellers then are desperate to sell and leave as once it is 25th December, that's all. Sometimes, the badt guy wants till 25th December early in the morning before buying the chicken at ridiculous prizes. That is the same principle these clubs apply. Players desperately want to leave their clubs, if you follow them desperately, they will charge high, wait to the end of the transfer window, prize them Kobo-kobo, if dem no gree make dem go their boring club.
I like your analogy. Nice one. Thanks
Re: Why Osimhen, Chelsea Deal Collapsed – Mikel Obi by ElevationD: 9:10am On Sep 11, 2024
gigabyte13:
Calm down young man
Calm down......
Did michel Obi mentioned, how much Chelsea were willing to offer....huh?
Nooooooooooooo
Let him mention and let's compare to what Galatasaray offered.
There was no need to mention how much Chelsea was willing to offer. Certainly playing for Chelsea would be more prestigious for him and without doubt for a player of his level, Chelsea could have offered over 250k in pounds.

What they see is not what we see. We are only fans and should always hope for the best. Galatasaray was a poor move, but Napoli froze him out. Rather than wait, he moved. That should keep him playing until matching conditions are in place for a better club.
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