October 01, (THEWILL) – In the midst of a social media storm, Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen, has reaffirmed his commitment to Serie A leaders Napoli despite interest from English Premier League giants Manchester United and Chelsea.
The 24-year-old initially seemed unhappy at the club after refusing to celebrate his last two goals, especially after the controversy around the ridicule he endured from the club’s Tiktok account. This fueled speculation that he was keen to leave Napoli amid approaches from English clubs.
However, Osimhen has now declared his “unwavering” love for Napoli and its supporters in a statement on Sunday. He said the Neapolitan people had “shown me so much love and kindness” since he joined the club in 2020.
The forward insisted accusations that he was being mistreated at Napoli were “untrue”. He said he had made many close friends in the city who had become part of his “family and everyday life”.
Osimhen concluded by calling for “unity, respect and understanding” while expressing his eternal gratitude to the club’s fans. He signed off with the rallying cry, “Forza Napoli sempre,” which translates to “Go Napoli forever”.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
