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Samu Omorodion was set to move to Chelsea on a 7 year contract
Samu Omorodion's highly anticipated move from Atletico Madrid to Chelsea has not gone through, leaving the young striker’s future in limbo.
The transfer, which was poised to be finalized for £35 million according to Relevo, encountered a series of unforeseen hurdles that ultimately scuttled the deal.
Here’s a detailed breakdown of why the transfer collapsed.
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Omorodion, a highly regarded 20-year-old forward, seemed set to join Chelsea this summer following an impressive season with Atletico Madrid.
The transfer was almost completed after Omorodion's significant performance in the Olympic Games, where Spain clinched gold.
However, despite the deal being near completion, complications arose at the final stage.
One of the primary factors contributing to the collapse was an injury Omorodion sustained before the Olympics final.
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The young striker was notably absent from the gold medal match, a sign that his fitness was compromised.
The injury, unfortunately, had a substantial impact on the subsequent medical examination conducted by Chelsea's medical team.
According to reports from Relevo, Chelsea's medical staff found the results unsatisfactory, raising concerns about Omorodion’s ability to contribute fully during the upcoming season.
This critical assessment led Chelsea to reconsider their commitment to the transfer, ultimately resulting in the deal's collapse.
The complications during the medical examination were the final straw in what had been a seemingly smooth negotiation process.
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Omorodion’s absence from the Olympic final not only highlighted his physical issues but also affected the confidence Chelsea had in the transfer's viability.
Despite initial optimism and agreements between the two clubs and the player, the health concerns proved too significant for Chelsea to overlook.
With Omorodion's transfer falling out, Chelsea now faces the challenge of finding a suitable replacement.
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The club has turned its attention towards other potential targets, including the possibility of re-signing Joao Felix from Atletico Madrid.
Felix, who had a loan spell at Stamford Bridge during the 2022/23 season, is now being considered as a potential alternative.
But is Felix really the man Chelsea want considering his first loan spell?
Atletico Madrid, on the other hand, remains confident despite the setback with Omorodion. Reports suggest that the failed transfer will not derail their other planned moves.
The club is still actively pursuing Conor Gallagher and Julian Alvarez, and there are no indications that the collapse of Omorodion’s deal will impact these negotiations.
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