SERIE A reigning champions, Napoli, have explained the idea behind the TikTok video mocking striker, Victor Osimhen after falling to score a penalty kick against Bologna.
The video, which has now been deleted by the club after receiving backlash from supporters, was mocking the Nigerian international for a penalty miss against Bologna.
However, Napoli released a statement explaining the reason and idea behind the video.
“Calcio Napoli, wishing to avoid any exploitation of the issue, points out that we never wanted to offend or mock Victor Osimhen, who is a treasure of this club.
“As proof of that, during the summer training retreat, the Club firmly rebuffed every offer that was received for the striker’s transfer abroad.
“Social media, in particular, TikTok, has always used an expressive form of language with a light heart and creativity, without wanting to, as in the case with Osimhen as protagonist, have any intention of insult or derision.
“In any case, if Victor perceived any offence towards him, this was not what the club intended,” the statement read.
However, the 24-year-old has already made a move by taking legal action and deleting all posts related to Napoli on his social media accounts.
