Napoli stated Thursday they by no means meant to offend Victor Osimhen after the striker’s agent threatened authorized motion over a video the membership posted on-line mocking him for lacking a penalty.
The TikTok publish, subsequently deleted, confirmed Osimhen failing to attain his spot-kick within the goalless draw at Bologna on the weekend, with a high-pitched voice saying “gimme penalty please”.
In a press release, the Serie A membership stated it “by no means meant to offend or make enjoyable of Victor Osimhen”, describing the participant as its asset.
It stated as was frequent on social media, and particularly TikTok, the video had been made in a inventive, light-hearted spirit, with out “any intention of mockery or derision”.
The participant’s agent, Roberto Calenda, stated the video brought on “very critical injury” and threatened authorized motion.
Osimhen has struggled within the opening weeks of the season for misfiring Italian champions Napoli however has nonetheless netted 3 times in six appearances.
The 24-year-old has turn out to be an icon in Naples after scoring 31 occasions in all competitions final season as Napoli received their first league title since 1990.
Osimhen, who was a goal for Chelsea and Manchester United in the summertime, is within the strategy of negotiating a contract extension with Napoli, together with his present deal expiring in June 2025.
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