Samu Omorodion was one of the main topics of the previous transfer window. He was close to signing with Chelsea, but in the end, he left Atletico Madrid for Porto, where he had already started proving his immense quality, scoring seven goals in as many games in Liga Portugal and UEFA Europa League.In an interview with the Spanish EFE, the 20-year-old Spaniard of Nigerian descent, who caught everyone’s eye upon netting a brace against Man United nine days ago, spoke about the time he spent in Madrid, his transfer saga, and many other topics. The first (inevitable) question was his childhood.”Many footballers who come from where we come from have suffered a lot. My childhood was not very easy, it was quite hard. My mother had to look after my sister and me. She has said it, there were many times when she didn’t even have enough for me to go to training and we had to go on foot, sometimes we didn’t have anything to eat… It’s hard. I remember it and it makes me emotional. All that sacrifice has been rewarded. I knew that the time would come when my mother would be proud of me and that all that effort she made for us would be rewarded. I was able to get her out of work last year. And I was also able to buy her a house so she can enjoy what she couldn’t in the past,” started Omorodion.This one’s injured? Then give us the other one!Moving to the professional issues, the first thing that comes to mind is his failed move to Stamford Bridge, which came as a disappointment right after the triumph at the 2024 Paris Olympics with Spain.”The gold medal wasn’t so bitter. But it was a very difficult summer. When I was in Madrid I had a very bad time. In the end, thank God, everything turned out well. If the Chelsea match didn’t work out it was for a reason and in the end everything turned out well,” the forward said.🚨🇪🇸 Samu Omorodion: “At Atlético Madrid, I spent many nights crying. My family and my mother also struggled. I was training separately. I didn’t feel like a part of the team, not like a footballer. I was training, and my mind was telling me otherwise. It was tough.” 💔@marca pic.twitter.com/3Er4AmQdwW— Atletico Universe (@atletiuniverse) October 12, 2024 However, the “bad time” at Atletico required additional clarification.”There – at Atlético de Madrid – I trained separately. I didn’t feel involved, not like a footballer. I trained and my head told me no. I had a bad time. I cried a lot at night… my family and my mother had a very bad time… In the end, thank God, everything came together quickly and I made the best decision,” claimed Omorodion.Chelsea offer fortune for Nigerian striker, but Cholo Simeone is having none of itHe added that he got no explanation from the club from Metropolitano Stadium.”Nobody spoke to me and I didn’t speak to anyone. I was still an Atlético de Madrid player, I had to go to training and do my job. I already knew the club’s position. These are things that happen in football and that make you gain experience and learn for the future,” revealed the Spaniard.Still, considering the extraordinary opening of the new season with Porto, everything seems to have turned well for the youngster.”I am happy with how the season has started. I have joined a club and a team where I have fitted in well with my characteristics. An offensive team that likes to play football. The best club in Portugal, where we are going to fight for titles,” Omorodion declared.Finally, when asked about his idol, Samu singled out one of the best African players ever.”I really liked Samuel Eto’o. And I see myself reflected in him a little. I hope I have at least half the career he had,” he disclosed.##NAJAVA_MECA_8406375##
