'God told me not to move to Chelsea'- Spain star breaks silence on his failed Stamford Bridge move

Porto striker Samu Omorodion believes forces beyond his control thwarted a move to Stamford Bridge in the summer..

The 20-year-old had long been expected to complete the £34million transfer from Atletico Madrid, after the Blues had an agreement with the Spanish giants before concerns over an ankle injury led to the collapse of the deal for the highly-rated striker.

His desire for a new challenge eventually came to fruition after joining Portuguese giants Porto. Omorodion has scored seven goals in as many games, highlighted by his brace in the 3-3 draw with Manchester United in the Europa League last week.

Regarding his failed move to West London, the Spain U-21 said it wasn't in God's plan for him to link up with Enzo Maresca's side. "I had a very difficult summer," he told Spanish outlet RTVE. "We had a really bad time because in the end everyone knew 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."

The 6ft 4ins striker was born to Nigerian parents before moving to Seville from Melilla at a young age. He played for Sevilla and Nervion at youth level, before joining up with Grenada in 2021 making his debut for the reserve team in March the following year at the age of 17. His first call-up for the U-19 came in April last year.