Atletico Madrid will aim to coax Chelsea target Samu Omorodion to agree to a new contract with a release clause of over £100 million.
According to a report by Give Me Sport, Samu Omorodion is the subject of interest from Chelsea. The Blues are keen on signing a striker in the summer transfer window. However, Atletico Madrid will aim to tie the 20-year-old to a new contract with a release clause worth over £100 million. The Colchoneros will demand around £60 million to sell the youngster if they cannot seal an agreement with him over a new contract.
Who is Samu Omorodion?
Samu Omorodion has yet to establish a foothold in the first-team squad at Atletico Madrid since arriving from Granada last summer. A native of Melilla, he has been eligible to represent Spain and Nigeria internationally but has chosen the former as his national side thus far.
Meanwhile, the 20-year-old graduated from the youth division at Granada CF before moving to Atletico Madrid. Los Rojiblancos loaned the Spaniard to Deportivo Alaves, and he established himself as one of the best young strikers in La Liga during the 2023/24 season. Omorodion managed nine goals and one assist in 2,096 minutes of game time across 36 appearances in all competitions.
The young striker’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several high-profile clubs across Europe. However, Atletico Madrid will aim to tie the Spanish striker to a new contract with a release clause worth over £100 million. Meanwhile, Omorodion is a target for Chelsea.
Chelsea interested
Chelsea’s interest in Samu Omorodion is understandable. The Blues are scouring the market for a striker heading into the summer transfer window after Nicolas Jackson, who also arrived from La Liga last year, blew hot and cold in the 2023/24 season. So, several candidates, including Jhon Duran, have emerged on Chelsea’s radar.
Omorodion is also a viable target for Chelsea, with the West London club recently failing with a bid to secure his services. The latest development is a setback for Chelsea, although the 20-year-old might be available for around £60 million if he does not commit his future to Atletico Madrid.
With Atletico Madrid hoping to tie Omorodion to a new contract with a release clause worth over £100 million, Chelsea must wait with bated breath. However, they should be ready to pounce if the Spanish youth international becomes available for around £60 million.
