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Napoli’s star striker, Victor Osimhen, is contemplating taking legal action against his own club following the posting and subsequent deletion of a video on Napoli’s official TikTok account. The video in question appeared to mock Osimhen’s penalty miss and has caused significant damage to the player, according to his agent, Roberto Calenda.
In a statement released on X, formerly known as Twitter, Calenda expressed his dissatisfaction with the video, stating that it was “not acceptable” and had caused “very serious damage to the player.” He further added that they reserved the right to pursue legal action and any other necessary measures to protect Osimhen’s interests.
The video in question featured a clip of Osimhen’s penalty miss during Napoli’s goalless draw against Bologna in Serie A on Sunday. It included an odd, sped-up voice dubbed over the top, which added to the mockery.
Last season, Osimhen played a pivotal role in helping Napoli secure their first league title in three decades, scoring an impressive 31 goals across all competitions. However, tensions between Osimhen and Napoli manager Rudi Garcia have been apparent, with an incident occurring during the game against Bologna.
During the match, Osimhen was seen berating Garcia as he was substituted with only four minutes remaining in the goalless draw. Garcia addressed the incident in a post-match interview, stating, “Even the greatest players in the history of football miss penalties. As for when he went off, we talked about that, what I say to my players remains in the locker room.”
It is worth noting that Osimhen, who attracted interest from Manchester United during the summer transfer window, has not agreed to sign a new contract with Napoli. The situation surrounding the controversial video and the reported tension between Osimhen and the club’s management adds further uncertainty to his future at Napoli.
Napoli, the reigning champions, currently sit in seventh place in the Serie A standings. They are set to face Udinese at home on Wednesday, where the focus will undoubtedly be on the fallout from the video incident and its potential impact on team dynamics.
As the situation unfolds, it remains to be seen whether Osimhen will proceed with legal action against Napoli. The outcome of this dispute could have significant ramifications for both the player and the club, potentially affecting Osimhen’s future at Napoli and the overall atmosphere within the team.