Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has reported the collapse of the deal after major agreements were initially reached by both parties.
“Samu Omorodion to Chelsea is 100% OFF,” reads a post on Romano’s verified X handle.
“Major issues confirmed, and Omorodion will return to Madrid in the next hours… with serious chances to join another club in the coming days,” the post continues.
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The deal seemed finalized a few days ago, with both sides reportedly agreeing on a £35 million fee, which would have seen the Nigeria-eligible player sign a seven-year contract with Chelsea.
All that remained were the routine medicals, but on Sunday, news emerged of a last-minute issue that derailed the transfer.
Reports indicate that Omorodion did not satisfactorily pass the medicals after returning from France, where he celebrated winning the men’s football Olympic tournament with the Spanish U-23 side.
Chelsea is now considering bringing back former loanee João Félix from Atlético Madrid.