Explosive Revelation: Osimhen Slams Napoli’s Handling Of His Departure

Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen has revealed that he felt sidelined by Napoli, even amid strong interest from Juventus, before eventually sealing his move to Galatasaray.

Osimhen played a pivotal role in Napoli’s 2022–2023 Serie A triumph under Luciano Spalletti, finishing as the league’s top scorer and helping the club secure its first Scudetto in over three decades. However, his relationship with the club deteriorated the following season.

Tensions escalated in September 2023 when Napoli shared a TikTok video appearing to mock him after he missed a penalty against Bologna — an incident Osimhen described as a turning point.

Speaking to Gazzetta dello Sport via Football Italia, Osimhen said the video deeply affected him. He noted that while missing penalties is part of football, he felt unfairly singled out and subjected to insinuations and racist abuse. That episode, he explained, ultimately influenced his decision to seek a move away from the club.

Although he signed a contract extension in December 2023, Osimhen stated that there was an understanding he would be permitted to leave the following summer — a promise he believes was not kept.

He expressed frustration over how the situation was handled, saying he felt disrespected and pushed around despite the effort he had invested in building his career. Insisting he would not allow himself to be treated without dignity, Osimhen made it clear he was determined to take control of his future.

The striker also revealed that newly appointed Napoli coach Antonio Conte tried to persuade him to remain at the club, but by then, he had already decided to move on.