Victor Osimhen has addressed the TikTok video issue at Napoli and reiterated his dedication to the Serie A champions.
Lately, there have been talks about the future of the Nigerian striker. He played a vital role in helping his team win the Scudetto last season. These speculations arose after the club’s official social media accounts hinted at a possible transfer for the player.
Napoli shared a video on TikTok of Osimhen missing a penalty kick, accompanied by a high-pitched voice saying, “Give me a penalty, please.” This caused controversy, with threats of legal action from Osimhen’s agent and the player removing mentions of Napoli from his Instagram account. The Nigerian government also expressed their commitment to protecting athletes from unfair treatment and teasing.
Osimhen has now delivered a statement of his own, saying on Instagram: “Coming to the City of Naples in 2020 was a wonderful decision for me. The People of Napoli have shown me so much love and kindness, and I will not allow anyone to come between us. The passion of the People of Naples fuels my fire to always play with my heart and soul, and the love for the badge is unwavering as I wear it with pride. The accusations against People of Naples are untrue. I have a lot of friends that are Napolitans and have become part of my family and everyday life. I appreciate Nigerians and everyone for leading their voices to support and reach out to me. I’m forever grateful. Let’s support unity, respect and understanding. FORZA NAPOLI SEMPRE.”
Osimhen has played for Napoli despite the social media controversy. He scored in consecutive matches against Udinese and Lecce.
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