Victor Osimhen does not mince his words about his departure from Naples and his transfer to Galatasaray. In an interview given to Gazzetta dello Sportthe Nigerian striker explains that his Neapolitan adventure was shattered after a video posted on the club’s official account on TikTokin which his missed penalty was mocked. “Anyone can miss a penalty, but Naples only did it to me, with inappropriate insinuations”he says. Osimhen says he received insults, particularly racist ones, and denounces a climate in which he felt manipulated: “Conte wanted to keep me, but I’m not a puppet. I couldn’t continue working in a place where I wasn’t happy. »
The striker also discusses the interest of Juventus and other Italian clubs: “Giuntoli called me to bring me to Juve. When a club like this calls you, you have to listen. But De Laurentiis didn’t want to let me go, and I made my decision. » Osimhen insists on his attachment to Naples despite everything: “I pity the supporters, but I understand and admire them. For them, Naples comes first. » Today at Galatasaray, he says he is happy in his new city and determined to shine in the Champions League.
