“Napoli’s Response Following Threat of Legal Action by Victor Osimhen’s Agent Over TikTok Incident
In an unexpected turn of events, Napoli’s social media team posted a video poking fun at their star striker for his penalty request and subsequent miss during their recent goalless draw against Bologna. Following a considerable backlash, the video was eventually removed.
Roberto Calenda, representing Osimhen, issued a legal threat in response to the incident. Osimhen, despite the controversy, started and scored in a 4-1 home victory against Udinese on September 27 but refrained from celebrating his goal that made it 2-0.
The reigning Serie A champions, Napoli, have now issued a statement addressing the situation. Their statement read: “Napoli, in order to avoid any exploitation on the topic, specifies that it never intended to offend or make fun of Victor Osimhen, the club’s technical asset.”
“To demonstrate this, during the summer training camp, the club firmly rejected every offer received for the striker’s transfer abroad.”
“It is a common experience that on social media, in particular on TikTok, expressive language has always been created with lightness and creativity, without having had, in the case involving Osimhen, any intention of mockery or derision.”
“However, if Victor had perceived any offense towards him, that is not what the club intended.”
Calenda remarked earlier this week: “What happened today on Napoli’s official profile on the TikTok platform is not acceptable. A video mocking Victor was first made public and then, but now belatedly, deleted.”
“A serious fact that causes very serious damage to the player and adds to the treatment that the boy is suffering in the last period between media trials and fake news. We reserve the right to take legal action and any useful initiative to protect Victor.”
Napoli’s head coach, Rudi Garcia, spoke about the situation following their victory over Udinese. He stated, “I can assure you that Victor loves this jersey. He is invested 100% in our project.”
“I have a very good relationship with Victor. I am happy for him because he scored tonight. After the match in Bologna, we were all frustrated, angry, Victor in particular, because he missed the penalty.”
“On the sporting aspect and on other levels, especially on TikTok, there have been a lot of things to manage in recent days.”
🇳🇬 This was the original video posted by Napoli about Victor Osimhen… and then deleted.
⚠️ …player’s agent Calenda announced that Osimhen is considering to take legal action against Napoli. pic.twitter.com/0PLunco9aD
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) September 26, 2023
Victor Osimhen
Victor James Osimhen
NigeriaThis season he played in total 6 times for 500 minutes for Serie A.
Victor Osimhen scored 4 goals for Napoli. He procured no assists. He received no yellow cards and no red cards.
His team is currently 5th in Serie A. In the last match Napoli won 4-1 against Udinese. The next match in Serie A will be against Lecce.
Napoli performance and stats
Napoli
Napoli is currently 5th in the Serie A with 11 points.
In the last 6 games, it has won 3 times, drawn twice, and lost once. In its last match, Napoli won 4-1 against Udinese.
It has a positive goal difference after scoring 12 goals and conceding 6.
Napoli will play the next match in Serie A against Lecce on Saturday 30th of September in Lecce. The prediction is Napoli winning the match.
