Osimhen launches fierce assault on Napoli
“They handled me like a canine”: Victor Osimhen blasts Napoli management over exit
Victor Osimhen accused Napoli of treating him badly and defined why he selected Galatasaray after leaving the Italian membership.
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Osimhen speaks out on Napoli exit
Victor Osimhen has launched a robust assault on his previous membership saying he was handled with disrespect earlier than his departure. The Nigerian ahead now enjoying for Galatasaray shared his facet of the story in interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport.
Osimhen performed for Napoli between 2020 & 2024 earlier than leaving completely in summer time 2025 after spending the earlier season on mortgage in Turkey.
He mentioned the connection with Napoli collapsed after issues with membership president Aurelio De Laurentiis.
“They handled me like a canine”
Osimhen revealed that there was verbal settlement permitting him to go away Napoli earlier however claimed the membership didn’t respect it.
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He mentioned Napoli tried to push him apart and management his future.
“They tried to maneuver me round and handled me like a canine” Osimhen mentioned. “Go right here, go there, do that, try this. I labored onerous for my profession and I couldn’t settle for that”
The state of affairs worsened after Napoli posted mocking video on TikTok following missed penalty.
Though the video was later deleted, Osimhen mentioned the injury was already executed. He additionally spoke about dealing with racist abuse and even followers turning up at his house which pushed him nearer to leaving.
Juventus curiosity blocked
Osimhen additionally confirmed that Juventus needed to signal him. Nonetheless he mentioned Napoli refused to promote him to a direct rival.
“Sure, Juventus needed me” he defined. “Juventus are a giant membership. When Juventus name, you hear. However Napoli didn’t wish to promote me there”
New happiness in Istanbul
The striker mentioned every little thing modified after his transfer to Galatasaray. Osimhen described his life in Istanbul as a contemporary begin, each onand off the pitch.
“I discovered a membership and a metropolis I like” he mentioned. “While you arrive in Istanbul, you perceive why gamers fall in love with this membership and the individuals. I’ve by no means felt something like this earlier than”
Osimhen added that Galatasaray followers confirmed him degree of affection he had by no means skilled and mentioned the crew’s sturdy performances within the Turkish league gave them confidence forward of Champions League.
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