Awoniyi turned down Chelsea’s interest - Source reveals new information

Super Eagles and Nottingham Forest striker, Taiwo Awoniyi turned down an opportunity to join Chelsea in the summer according to new information.

Chelsea reportedly made a last-minute swoop for the forward to bolster their squad but Nottingham Forest rejected the offer.

However, a source close to the Nigerian stated that the Super Eagles attacker was approached by Chelsea’s entourage but reportedly rejected the deal to respect Nottingham Forest’s contract agreement.

Awoniyi made a move to Nottingham Forest in the 2022 summer transfer window from Union Berlin for a fee in the region of €20.5 million, and he signed a contract that ties him to the City Ground Stadium until 2027.

Despite his remarkable performance in the German Bundesliga, where he scored 15 goals and a total of 20 goals in the 2021-22 season, Awoniyi found it challenging to adapt to a new life in England quickly.

Faced with injury woes, he struggled to establish himself as much as he would have liked. However, after recovering from his injury, he made a significant impact, disrupting Arsenal’s chances of winning the league title and helping Steve Cooper’s men avoid relegation.

Awoniyi has set a record for himself as the first Nigerian to score in seven consecutive games, including against Premier League top clubs like Manchester United and Arsenal.

Awoniyi is currently part of Jose Peseiro’s team as he prepares to face São Tomé and Príncipe in the Uyo stadium.

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Previous report by Athletic reveal that Chelsea made an enquiry about Taiwo Awoniyi.

Meanwhile, after a conversation with a source very close to Awoniyi’s camp, Chelsea made an approach, but the Super Eagles attacker ‘rejected’ it to respect his deal with… pic.twitter.com/NnSuhCYLNI

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