The highly anticipated transfer of Spain international Omorodion to Chelsea appeared to be on the brink of completion this summer.
However, according to multiple reports, the deal between Atletico Madrid and the London-based club has unexpectedly fallen through. As a result, the young striker has returned to Madrid, leaving his future uncertain.
According to Relevo, all parties involved—the two clubs and the player—had reached an agreement on the transfer. Omorodion even traveled to London directly from Paris after clinching the Olympic gold medal with Spain, who triumphed over the host nation in the final.
However, the 20-year-old striker did not participate in the final match due to an injury, which later proved to be a crucial factor in the collapse of his transfer.
Reports suggest that the injury, which prevented him from playing in the Olympic final, raised concerns during his medical examination with Chelsea, leading to an unsatisfactory outcome that ultimately derailed the move.
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With Omorodion no longer a viable option for Chelsea’s head coach, Enzo Maresca, the club is now exploring alternative options.
One possibility under consideration is the return of Joao Felix from Atletico Madrid. Felix previously spent six months on loan at Stamford Bridge during the 2022/23 season before moving to Barcelona on a season-long loan for the subsequent campaign.
The Portuguese forward’s familiarity with the Premier League and his previous experience with Chelsea make him a potential candidate to fill the gap left by the failed Omorodion transfer.
There have been speculations that the collapse of Omorodion’s move could have implications for other potential transfers, specifically the rumored moves of Conor Gallagher and Julian Alvarez to Atletico Madrid.
However, Relevo reports that Diego Simeone’s side remains confident in their ability to secure the signatures of both players, regardless of the uncertainty surrounding Omorodion’s future.
As the transfer window progresses, it remains to be seen how these developments will impact the strategies of both clubs. Chelsea will need to reassess their attacking options, while Atletico Madrid will continue to pursue their transfer targets amid the unfolding drama surrounding Omorodion’s failed move.