In a tweet, Osimhen’s agent, Roberto Calenda, stated, “The events that unfolded today on Napoli’s official TikTok profile are unacceptable. A video mocking Victor was initially made public and subsequently, albeit belatedly, removed. This is a grave matter that has inflicted significant harm upon the player, compounding the mistreatment he has endured recently through media trials and false information.” Calenda further declared, “We retain the right to pursue legal action and any other necessary measures to safeguard Victor.”nnThe incident has reportedly strained the relationship between Osimhen and Napoli manager Rudi Garcia. Osimhen’s agent has threatened legal action against Napoli after the club shared, then deleted, a TikTok video that appeared to ridicule the esteemed striker. The video has been deemed “unacceptable” by Osimhen’s agent and “not acceptable” by Al Jazeera.nn
The occurrence has the potential to significantly reduce Osimhen’s transfer valuation should he decide to join another club. Osimhen played a pivotal role in Napoli’s triumphant attainment of their first league championship in thirty years, emerging as a crucial contributor with an impressive tally of 31 goals across various competitions. Regrettably, the incident has inflicted substantial harm upon the player’s standing and may yield enduring repercussions for his professional trajectory. The fight against racism may still have a long way to go when it comes to some football fans.