“They’ve Not Had a Player Like That Since Maradona” – Victor Osimhen Gets Massive Support, as Renowned Singer Calls Out Napoli’s TikTok Mockery

Napoli and their star striker Victor Osimhen have had a week to forget. The Naples outfit stirred up controversy after their social media team posted a slanderous video of Osimhen missing a penalty against Bologna on TikTok. The video was then taken down, but it went viral as Osimhen’s representatives threatened to take legal action against the club. Now, a famous Nigerian musician has offered his support to Osimhen, in a recent tweet.

Osimhen top scored in the Serie A last season bagging 26 goals to lead the Italian giants to their first Scudetto title in 33 years. However, after the recent row between him and his club, his future in Naples remains a doubt. Now, 43-year-old Nigerian musician Timaya has supported Osimhen stating the need for giving the striker “respect”.

Nigerian artist Timaya offers support to Victor Osimhen in a tweet

Victor Osimhen has become one of the most coveted strikers in Europe after his stellar performances for Napoli last season. This has also prompted several clubs to take an interest in signing the Nigerian striker. Now, singer Timaya seems to think he’s one of the best players Napoli has had since Argentine legend Diego Maradona.

Taking to X, after the TikTok incident involving Osimhen, the popular Nigerian musician tweeted: “Napoli and the World should put some respect on Osimhen’s Name. They’ve not had a player like that since Maradona.”

Osimhen scored 31 goals in 35 games in all competitions for the Naples club last season but his future at the club is a doubt after the recent TikTok controversy. Speaking about Osimhen’s future, earlier, Napoli’s president Aurelio Di Laurentiis sent a scathing comment to Al Hilal after they tried to bid for the striker in this summer’s transfer window.

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Napoli’s president took a jibe at Al Hilal after a transfer offer for Victor Osimhen

As reported earlier, Napoli’s president Aurelio Di Laurentiis rejected Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal’s staggering $250 million offer for the African forward. In an email, Di Laurentis sent to the Saudi club, he stated,“Your $215 million offer can buy only one foot of Osimhen”. Di Laurentiis further added: “For next year, I think you’ll be able to offer $500 million and we’ll probably consider your offer, but I repeat: maybe.”

Osimhen’s contract with Napoli runs till 2025. But perhaps, Napoli and their president will be looking to cash in on their prized asset in the near future. However, Di Laurentiis is known to play hardball, and as interest in Osimhen grows, we could see a move materialize sooner or later for a new world record fee. Watch out for this transfer!

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