Victor Osimhen of the Super Eagles has received an official apology from Napoli, which clarifies the controversial TikTok post that seemed to make fun of the Nigerian striker’s missed penalty against Bologna.
Osimhen and his representatives were quite upset by the video, which was initially posted on the club’s channel but then removed after receiving harsh criticism. They even threatened legal action against Napoli.
Napoli has since issued a statement defending Osimhen and outlining the intentions of their social media post. The club emphasised that Victor Osimhen, whom they see as an important member of the team, was never the target of any offensive remarks or jeers. They emphasised that Napoli had adamantly rejected any offers for Osimhen to be transferred abroad during the summer transfer window, reiterating their commitment to him.
Napoli explained that the TikTok post was in line with the fun and jovial tone of the majority of the club’s social media posts. They made it clear that it wasn’t meant as a direct jab at their star forward. The declaration emphasised that, in cases like the one involving Osimhen, social media, especially platforms like TikTok, frequently use a joyful and creative form of expression without any malicious purpose.
Furthermore, Napoli made it plain that they had no intention of offending Osimhen if they did so as a result of the tweet. The club apologised for any miscommunication that might have resulted from the situation.
After the social media argument with Napoli, Osimhen decided to delete any images of Napoli team from his Instagram account. He also made a point of not celebrating when he scored in the following game, a 4-1 triumph against Udinese. These events have raised questions regarding Osimhen’s future with Napoli, and it has been stated that clubs in England and Saudi Arabia are keeping a close eye on the issue and may want to make a move during the approaching January transfer window.
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