Former Chelsea transfer target Samu Omorodion believes God stopped him from joining Enzo Maresca's team
Samu Omorodion has claimed his move to Chelsea failed because “God didn't want it to happen”.
The blues They looked set to sign the Atletico Madrid striker in a £36million move this summer, but the collapsed deal.
Omorodion In fact, he left Madrid when he completed his move to Portuguese side Porto and has been in excellent form ever since.
He has scored seven goals in as many games in all competitions, but has now reflected on his proposed move to Stamford Bridge.
Speaking to Spanish news outlet RTVE via The daily mailsaid: “I had a very difficult summer.
“We had a very bad time because in the end everyone knows that I was close to signing, but it is true that if it didn't happen that way it was for a reason, because God didn't want it.
“I am also very grateful to Porto for giving me the opportunity when things were worst and I am very happy with where I am now.
“I have left the past behind and am now focused on what is coming my way.”
Omorodion's first goal for Porto came off the bench in a 2-1 Portuguese League victory over Farense before he scored two in Vitoria de Guimaraes.
Another league goal came against Arouca, with their Europa League team being the best in the group with three goals scored in three.
Two of them came in Porto's 3-3 draw. against manchester unitedOmorodion being the top scorer of the competition.
While the 20-year-old has had fun in front of goal this season, Chelsea have also had success in attack despite not having his services.
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The Blues are the Premier League's second-highest scorers with 16 goals, one ahead of Arsenal and one behind Manchester City.
His overall record in all competitions amounts to an impressive 18 goals in 11 games, with Christopher Nkunku's seven goals being his main tally.
Cole Palmer is close behind with six, Noni Madeuke had five to her name and striker Nicolas Jackson scored four goals.
Chelsea's success so far this season has been a testament to Enzo Maresca, who was named Premier League Coach of the Month for September.
Palmer also received the Player of the Month award after scoring five goals throughout the month, including four historically in their 4-2 win against Brighton.
