It’s tense between Victor Osimhen and his club, Napoli. As a reminder, one of the community managers of the Italian team saw fit to make fun of the Nigerian striker on TikTok after the draw conceded in Bologna (0-0). Two videos, including one bordering on racism (Osimhen is described as a coconut), were published then quickly removed. But the damage was done. The striker’s agent threatened to sue the club and the player removed all traces of Napoli from his social networks.
Present for the Udinese reception, Osimhen did the job by participating in the great success of the Partenopei (4-1). On this occasion, Rudi Garcia then tried to calm things down. “No one wanted to do any harm, neither with the video nor with Victor on social networks. These are also instinctive reactions, you can understand that. On social networks (compared to the deleted photos with the Napoli jersey on his Instagram account), he does what he wants, but I can assure you that he loves this jersey..
Napoli didn’t want to be offensive
Since then, the media around the world have covered this affair. In Spain, some have even already started to associate Real Madrid with the former Lille player. In need of number 9, Casa Blanca would closely follow the Osimhen file and would be ready to pounce this winter, just in case. Info or intox ? Faced with this explosive situation, Napoli reacted officially for the first time, on its website.
“Napoli, to avoid any exploitation on the subject, clarifies that it never wanted to offend or make fun of Victor Osimhen, the club’s technical asset. As proof, during the summer camp, the club firmly rejected any offer received for the striker’s transfer abroad. It is a fact, on social media, especially on TikTok, expressive language has always been carried out with lightness and creativity, without having had, in the case of Osimhen, any intention of mockery or derision. In any event, if Victor perceived any offense towards him, it had nothing to do with any intention of the club.. It remains to be seen whether these apologies will be enough to calm the Nigerian.
