Napoli striker Victor Osimhen‘s agent stated he “reserves the appropriate to take authorized motion” in opposition to the membership after a video mocking the participant was posted after which deleted from the Serie A facet’s official TikTok on Tuesday.
Roberto Calenda launched an announcement on messaging platform X, previously referred to as Twitter, saying the video triggered “very severe harm to the participant.”
“What occurred as we speak on Napoli’s official profile on the TikTok platform isn’t acceptable. A video mocking Victor was first made public after which, however now belatedly, deleted,” stated Calenda.
“We reserve the appropriate to take authorized motion and another helpful initiative to guard Victor.”
Napoli didn’t instantly reply to a request for remark exterior regular enterprise hours.
Osimhen missed a late penalty in a goalless draw in opposition to Bologna in Serie A on Sunday.
He was substituted as the sport drew to a detailed and appeared to protest the choice, shouting at coach Rudi Garcia earlier than leaving the pitch. The French supervisor, nonetheless, performed down the state of affairs.
Champions Napoli are seventh within the standings and play Udinese at dwelling on Wednesday. (Reporting by Angelica Medina in Mexico Metropolis Modifying by Toby Davis)