Chelsea transfer target reveals divine intervention led to failed summer move

Samu Omorodion attributes his unsuccessful move to Chelsea in the latest summer transfer window to a divine intervention from 'God'.

It was reported in June that Chelsea had made 20-year-old forward Omorodion their top attacking target.

Spanish club Atletico Madrid then rejected a £42m bid from Chelsea for the youngster in July.

In August, it emerged that Omorodion was not keen on the switch to Stamford Bridge anyway, due to a disagreement over image rights.

Omorodion ended up joining Porto – and he’s enjoyed a glowing start in Portugal – registering seven goals across his first seven games for the club.

He’s now convinced that a higher power was involved in his failed move to Chelsea as he told Spanish outlet RTVE: ‘I had a very difficult summer.

‘We had a really bad time because in the end everyone knows that I was close to signing, but it’s true that if it didn’t happen, it was for a reason, because God didn’t want it.

‘I’m also very grateful to Porto for giving me the opportunity when things looked at their worst, and I’m very happy with where I am now.

‘I’ve left the past behind and now I’m focused on what’s coming to me.’

Omorodion scored twice in the 3-3 Europa League draw with Manchester United earlier this month.

He has played for Spain at both U21 and U23 level, helping the latter age group secure a gold medal at the Olympic Games in Paris this summer.

Omorodion started his career at Granada before he was snapped up by Atletico Madrid in 2023.

After an impressive season-long loan at Alaves last term, he attracted transfer interest from Chelsea, but joined Porto instead.