Osimhen’s agent mulls action against Napoli for mocking video

Napoli striker Victor Osimhen’s has deleted nearly all footage of himself within the crew’s shirt from his social media accounts after the membership posted a video on-line mocking him.

His agent, Robert Calenda, stated he “reserves the right to take legal action” against the membership after the video was posted after which deleted from the Serie A aspect’s official TikTok on Tuesday.

Roberto Calenda launched a press release on messaging platform X, previously often called Twitter, saying the video brought about “very serious damage to the player.”

“What happened today on Napoli’s official profile on the TikTok platform is not acceptable. A video mocking Victor was first made public and then, but now belatedly, deleted,” stated Calenda.

“We reserve the right to take legal action and any other useful initiative to protect Victor.”

Napoli didn’t instantly reply to a request for remark exterior regular enterprise hours.

Osimhen missed a late penalty in a goalless draw against Bologna in Serie A on Sunday. He was substituted as the sport drew to a detailed and appeared to protest the choice, shouting at coach Rudi Garcia earlier than leaving the pitch. The French supervisor, nevertheless, performed down the state of affairs.

Nigeria worldwide Osimhen scored 31 targets for Napoli final season as they ended their three-decade wait for one other Serie A title and likewise reached the quarterfinals of the Champions League. Despite talks over a brand new contract opening months in the past, the 24-year-old is but to signal a brand new deal to exchange his present one which runs till 2025.

Champions Napoli are seventh within the standings and play Udinese at house on Wednesday.