Napoli has released an official statement, after the club’s President, Aurelio De Laurentiis came under fire for making a remark about Osimhen’s contract with the club.
Relations between Osimhen and Napoli seemed to sour this season after the club’s TikTok account posted videos appearing to mock the Nigeria international.
The striker’s agent also threatened legal action if there was a need to and Osimhen removed Napoli’s pictures from his Instagram.
The president suggested that Victor is yet to sign a new contract and that his mood has changed towards the club.
“SSC Napoli would like to clarify recent comments made by President Aurelio De Laurentiis regarding Victor Osimhen, given that his words have been distorted by certain media publications,” a statement read.
“President De Laurentiis did not say anything negative about Victor. He simply stated that after a series of lengthy contract negotiations which ended with the parties shaking hands and agreeing to continue together, Victor had second thoughts. President De Laurentiis hopes this is merely a pause for reflection.
“Over the coming weeks, when Victor will not be able to play as he recovers from injury, the president, Osimhen, and his agent Roberto Calenda will sit down calmly to discuss the future. Describing relations between Osimhen and Napoli as frosty is entirely out of place.”
Victor missed Napoli’s game against Hellas Verona after developing a hamstring injury during the international break.
