After being loaned out to Deportivo Alavés, Samu Omorodion was eager for a chance at Atlético de Madrid.
When he realised that he would have to take on a secondary role at the Metropolitano, the striker opted to sign for Porto, who paid €15 million for his transfer
The 20-year-old Samu generated a lot of buzz regarding his future during the last summer transfer window.
Although it seemed he was headed to Chelsea, he returned to Atlético de Madrid with hopes of securing a spot in Diego Pablo Simeone’s squad.
That said, he choose to strengthen the attacking lineup of a Porto team that invested €15 million in him.
Atletico Madrid hold 50% of his transfer rights, recognizing the potential this young talent possesses.
He’s a diamond in the rough, and he even had relationships in Italy.
Juventus and AC Milan have taken an interest in Samu Omorodion
According to journalist Nicolò Schira, two Serie A giants inquired about the striker over the summer.
Both AC Milan and Juventus of Turin were impressed by Samu’s performance during his loan at Deportivo Alavés. However, they still wanted to see more.
The Rossoneri and Bianconeri will be closely monitoring the striker, who has been one of the top scorers this season in the Europa League.
Samu Omorodion is thriving in Portugal with Porto, a club that is pleased with the scoring prowess of their young star.