In a bid to clear the air and address recent controversies, Napoli has released an official statement regarding the Victor Osimhen case. The club, through their statement, aimed to emphasize their utmost respect and regard for the Nigerian striker, who is a prized asset of the team.
The statement reads, “Calcio Napoli, wishing to avoid any exploitation of the issue, point out that we never wanted to offend or mock Victor Osimhen, who is a treasure of this club.”
Napoli went on to underline their commitment to retaining Osimhen’s services, stating, “As proof of that, during the summer training retreat, the Club firmly rebuffed every offer that was received for the striker’s transfer abroad.”
The club also addressed the role of social media, particularly TikTok, in this matter, stating, “Social media, in particular TikTok, has always used an expressive form of language with a light heart and creativity, without wanting to, as in the case with Osimhen as protagonist, have any intention of insult or derision.”
Napoli was keen to clarify that any perception of offense on Victor Osimhen’s part was unintended. The club’s statement concluded with, “In any case, if Victor perceived any offense towards him, this was not what the club intended.”
The official statement from Napoli reflects their desire to maintain a positive and respectful relationship with their talented striker and assures fans that any social media activity involving Osimhen was never meant to demean or disrespect him. The club’s intention, as conveyed in the statement, is to protect their players from any form of exploitation while continuing to cherish their valuable assets like Victor Osimhen.
