Napoli breaks silence on controversy over TikTok video mocking Victor Osimhen, insists there was no ‘intention of insult’

Fans feel that Napoli present a 'half-hearted apology' to Victor Osimhen.

Napoli breaks silence on controversy over TikTok video mocking Victor Osimhen, insists there was no ‘intention of insult’

Victor Osimhen. (Via Goal.com)

Napoli has officially broken silence on the controversy surrounding the club and star striker Victor Osimhen. Amidst the troll video featuring him on TikTok, Osimhen expressed his dissatisfaction, and his agent even threatened to take legal action against the club.

The video portrayed Osimhen’s penalty appeal against Bologna, followed by his missing a spot kick. The club has officially clarified that they had no intention of causing any offense to the player. They addressed him as a valuable asset as they rejected offers to let him leave earlier in the transfer window.

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The manager, Rudi Garcia, had addressed that, despite the situation, things between him and Osimhen remained positive. He affirmed the player’s dedication to the club, as portrayed by his resurgent performance against Udinese. Osimhen was quick to bounce back with a goal in Napoli‘s 4-1 win in the Serie A.

Now, the situation has created rumors about a potential exit for the player, with Premier League clubs and even Real Madrid touted to be interested in him. Osimhen has a massive £150 million price tag attached to his name. However, Napoli has asserted their striker’s importance for the club, calling him a ‘treasure’. So, they will be looking forward to making amends with their coveted striker.

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Victor Osimhen’s remarkable season for Napoli

Napoli’s Victor Osimhen has had a remarkable Serie A season, leading the league with 21 goals in 23 games and forming a lethal partnership with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. Napoli currently holds a commanding 19-point lead atop the Serie A table.

Victor Osimhen celebrates after scoring for Napoli.
Victor Osimhen celebrates after scoring for Napoli (Source: Napoli FC)

Osimhen ranks third in goal contributions across Europe’s top five leagues, with 21 goals and four assists, trailing only Erling Haaland and Lionel Messi. Impressively, all his 21 league goals have come from open play as Napoli delegates penalty duties to Kvaratskhelia and Matteo Politano.

Moreover, Osimhen has exceeded his expected goal tally by 5.1, the best in Serie A, showcasing his clinical finishing. Additionally, he reached the milestone of 100 career goals faster than Lionel Messi, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, and Cristiano Ronaldo, achieving it in just 197 matches. With 53 goals in 91 appearances for Napoli, Osimhen has played a pivotal role in the club’s resurgence.

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