Victor Osimhen has finally responded to the TikTok videos and the controversy involving him and Napoli.
Osimhen’s agent, Roberto Calenda, expressed his frustration after Napoli posted two TikTok videos that mocked the Nigerian striker for missing a penalty in a recent league match against Bologna. In response, Osimhen removed all images of himself wearing a Napoli jersey from his social media accounts and celebrated his goals with restraint over the past week.
Napoli later released a statement, clarifying that the videos were not intentionally meant to mock Osimhen.
Now, Osimhen has broken his silence on the matter. In a statement released on Sunday, he said, “Choosing to come to the city of Naples in 2020 was a fantastic decision for me. The people of Naples have shown me immense love and kindness, and I won’t let anyone come between us.”
He expressed his gratitude for the passion and support of the people of Naples, emphasizing his commitment to playing with heart and soul, wearing the Napoli badge with pride.
Osimhen also addressed the accusations against the people of Naples, asserting that they are unfounded. He shared his close connections with the Napolitans, who have become a part of his family and daily life.
He thanked Nigerians and everyone who supported him and reached out during this time, expressing his everlasting gratitude.
He concluded by advocating for unity, respect, and understanding, with a resounding “FORZA NAPOLI SEMPRE” (which means “Go Napoli, Always”).