Napoli President Aurelio Di Laurentiis has opened up on the speculated transfer of Victor Osimhen away from Napoli after the TikTok video saga npflupdates.com reports.
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Victor Osimhen is expected to extend his stay at Napoli after rejecting a mouthwatering offer from Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal last summer transfer window.
But the forward’s relationship with the club’s seemed to have died-down a bit after he a video(now deleted) to Napoli’s TikTok handle trolled, and described him as coconut for missing a penalty kick against Bologna.
The agitated Nigerian went ahead to delete at least 98% photos and videos related to Napoli on his Instagram handle. However, last weekend, he released a statement denying rumours that he’s no longer happy with fans of Napoli and the people of Naples.
As per Tutto Napoli, when asked about Osimhen’s contract renewal prospects, Napoli President Di Laurentiis said;
Osimhen tipped to stay at Napoli
“There is no problem, there is never a problem: everyone in Napoli is always happy; the problem is when they leave, they can no longer find the main road.”
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The Italian football executive went ahead to appreciate Osimhen’s strength, dedication and hunger for success.
“Always strong, he’s a player who makes a team on his own. That’s not up for debate,” he added.
In a related story, Osimhen’s agent Roberto Calenda, talked tough about the now deleted TikTok video. According to Calenda, it’s causes a very serious damage to the player.
“statement read, “What happened today on Napoli’s official profile on 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.”
Calenda added, that if need be, a legal action may be taken against the club, so as to protect the interest of the Nigerian.
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“We reserve the right to take legal action and any useful initiative to protect Victor.”
