The person/people in charge of running Napoli’s TikTok account are in hot water after a video they posted making fun of their star striker Victor Osimhen angered the player. The Osimhen TikTok video insulted the 24-year-old for missing a penalty and now the player’s agent is threatening legal action against the club.
Osimhen TikTok video posted by Napoli
This was the original video posted by Napoli about Victor Osimhen… and then deleted.
⚠️ …player’s agent Calenda announced that Osimhen is considering to take legal action against Napoli. pic.twitter.com/0PLunco9aD— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) September 26, 2023
BREAKING: Victor Osimhen could take legal action against Napoli — per his agent Roberto Calenda formal statement.
“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… pic.twitter.com/DFlPodbLEz— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) September 26, 2023
The post has been deleted but the damage has already been done.
Osimhen’s penalty miss in the TikTok video was from Napoli’s 0-0 draw with Balogna on Sunday. The Nigerian striker was subbed off before the game ended and butted heads with manager Rudi Garcia over that decision.
How angry Osimhen was when he was substituted in the 86th minute against Bologna.
He told Rudi Garcia why they didn't play with two strikers at 0-0They had a positive conversation on the subject in private, according to @MarcoGiordano6pic.twitter.com/j64jZcBdlP
— BeSoccer (@besoccer_com) September 25, 2023
With Osimhen already upset about being taken out of the game, he must have been fuming when he saw his own club making fun of him on social media.
TikTok accounts for professional teams is sort of uncharted waters in terms of social media. Typically, a team’s Facebook, Twitter or Instagram will provide updates for teams, games and other events/trainings for the club.
TikTok accounts tend to be a bit more out there with bizarre content aimed at humor and is less professional. Napoli pushed their content too far with multiple TikToks about Osimhen that have crossed the line.
Wow! Napoli’s TikTok on Victor Osimhen is a tough watch. The player and his agent are correct in coming forward and releasing a statement. pic.twitter.com/xPVabH7VLq
— Eduardo Hagn (@EduardoHagn) September 26, 2023
Osimhen's response to the TikTok drama was to delete every photo from his Instagram that involved him and Napoli.
Victor Osimhen has deleted nearly every single Napoli-related post from his Instagram. pic.twitter.com/MIoivQ38U2
— Zach Lowy (@ZachLowy) September 26, 2023
Fans also noticed that he didn't celebrate when he scored for Napoli on Wednesday.
What drama?
Victor Osimhen is back on the scoresheet for Napoli. pic.twitter.com/lGfIPLG0Xe— CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) September 27, 2023
Last season he won the golden boot in Serie A with 26 goals. Across all competitions he finished with 31 goals in 39 games. Imagine if Napoli lose their best player because some idiot running the TikTok page tried to be funny.
Real Madrid and Saudi clubs are eyeing a move for Napoli striker Victor Osimhen in January after the TikTok video controversy.
(Source: @MailSport) pic.twitter.com/waEcjUUVwq— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) September 27, 2023
