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Victor Osimhen breaks silence on Napoli TikTok video controversy with strong statement on his future amid Chelsea transfer links

The Nigeria international striker, who helped to deliver a historic Scudetto success in Naples last season, has <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/chelsea-napoli-victor-osimhen-january-rival-arsenal-brentford-ivan-toney-shift-in-transfer-strategy/blt2bc3576be60a42c2" target="_blank">seen an imminent transfer speculated on</a> after <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/napoli-statement-offend-make-fun-victor-osimhen-tiktok-video/bltff356176a8197cc3" target="_blank">appearing to be teased on the official social media channels</a> of the club that he represents.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Napoli posted a TikTok video of Osimhen missing a spot-kick with a high-pitched voice played over the top saying: “Gimme penalty please.” <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/victor-osimhen-agent-legal-action-napoli-video-mocking-striker-for-missing-penalty/bltbc5e519d6e001607" target="_blank">Legal action was threatened at that stage</a> by the Nigerian’s agent, while he <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/victor-osimhen-napoli-instagram-january-transfer-exit-tiktok-spat/bltf2db1f5ac875cbbe" target="_blank">deleted all mention of the Partenopei</a> from his Instagram account. The <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/injustice-discrimination-victor-osimhen-tiktok-twist-nigerian-government-napoli-dispute/bltb52545e4c423d183" target="_blank">government back in his homeland</a> also addressed the issue, saying that they are “committed to ensuring that our athletes are afforded the respect they deserve and that they are not exposed to injustice, discrimination and unfair teasing”.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Osimhen has now delivered a statement of his own, saying on Instagram: “Coming to the City of Naples in 2020 was a wonderful decision for me. The People of Napoli have shown me so much love and kindness, and I will not allow anyone to come between us. The passion of the People of Naples fuels my fire to always play with my heart and soul, and the love for the badge is unwavering as I wear it with pride. The accusations against People of Naples are untrue. I have a lot of friends that are Napolitans and have become part of my family and everyday life. I appreciate Nigerians and everyone for leading their voices to support and reach out to me. I’m forever grateful. Let’s support unity, respect and understanding. FORZA NAPOLI SEMPRE.”<picture><source srcset="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blt692b3be7ac81f58f/Osimhen_statement.jpg?format=webp" type="image/webp"><source srcset="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blt692b3be7ac81f58f/Osimhen_statement.jpg?format=jpg" type="image/jpeg"><img src="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blt692b3be7ac81f58f/Osimhen_statement.jpg?format=jpg" alt="Victor Osimhen statement" data-source="Instagram" data-copyright="Instagram" perform:prop="uuid:blt692b3be7ac81f58f;width:446;height:697"></picture>

WHAT THEY SAID

Osimhen has figured for Napoli since the social media post saga started, with the 24-year-old frontman <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/watch-napoli-victor-osimhen-refuses-celebrate-udinese-tiktok-row/bltd7fc3537c9d9cf31" target="_blank">netting in back-to-back games</a> against Udinese and Lecce.

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

Victor Osimhen breaks silence on Napoli TikTok video controversy with strong statement on his future amid Chelsea transfer links  | Goal.com Nigeria

Victor Osimhen has broken his silence on the TikTok video controversy at Napoli by stating his ongoing commitment to the Serie A title holders.