Napoli clarifies intentions regarding Victor Osimhen incident, refrains from apologizing for TikTok video
Napoli Responds to Controversial Social Media Post Involving Osimhen
The Italian football club Napoli has found itself in hot water after a controversial social media post involving their player Victor Osimhen. The club shared a video on their TikTok account showing the Nigerian striker missing a penalty, accompanied by a high-pitched voice saying “gimme penalty please”. This caused outrage among fans and drew criticism from Osimhen’s agent.
In response to the incident, Napoli released a statement clarifying that their intention was never to offend or mock Osimhen. They emphasized that he is an important asset for the club and highlighted how they had rejected all offers for his transfer abroad as proof of their support for him.
Osimhen’s agent has threatened legal action against Napoli, expressing dissatisfaction with the way his client was portrayed in the now-deleted social media post. However, no public apology has been issued by the club thus far.
Despite this controversy, Napoli manager Rudi Garcia confirmed that Osimhen remains fully committed to the Serie A side. The player proved his dedication on the pitch by scoring in a recent match against Udinese which ended in a 4-1 victory for Napoli. Osimhen, however, chose not to celebrate his goal as he was surrounded by teammates.
The 24-year-old forward joined Napoli in the summer of 2020 for a club-record fee of €81.3 million (£70 million). His impact on the team was instrumental in their triumph last season when they clinched the Serie A title after a 33-year drought. In his impressive debut campaign with Napoli, Osimhen netted an impressive 26 goals in just 32 league appearances.
Garcia reassured fans that Osimhen is fully committed to the club’s project and has maintained a good relationship with him personally. The manager acknowledged that recent events have been challenging both on and off the field but highlighted the player’s determination to succeed despite any setbacks.
Conclusion
The controversy surrounding Napoli’s social media post involving Victor Osimhen continues to unfold. While the club denies any intention of offending their star striker, tensions remain high between them and Osimhen’s agent. As fan reactions vary, it remains to be seen how this incident will affect future developments within Napoli and its relationship with its players.