Osimhen breaks silence on Napoli exit: "They treated me like a dog" | OneFootball

Victor Osimhen opened up about his tumultuous departure from Napoli before facing Luciano Spalletti in the clash between Galatasaray and Juventus. In an exclusive interview with Gazzetta dello Sport, the Nigerian striker expressed resentment towards the Italian team's management, citing a controversial TikTok video as the breaking point:

"Anyone can miss a penalty, but Napoli ridiculed me with racist insinuations. I made my decision: I wanted to leave," the player vented.

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Osimhen harshly criticized the stance of president Aurelio De Laurentiis, stating that agreements were breached during transfer negotiations. The striker felt disrespected by the way the club tried to manage his future last summer:

"They tried to send me everywhere, treated me like a dog," he shot back, also denying rumors of indiscipline or lack of commitment in training.

The current Galatasaray top scorer also revealed that he almost moved to a direct Serie A rival. According to Osimhen, director Cristiano Giuntoli tried to take him to Turin: "Before Galatasaray, Juventus called me. When Juve calls, you have to sit and listen, but I knew the Napoli president wouldn't let me go." The player also took the opportunity to praise Spalletti, denying any friction with the coach who led him to win the Scudetto.

Regarding his current moment in Turkey and his status in world football, the Nigerian remains highly confident for the European clash. "If I'm not the number one among strikers, I'm number two or three," Osimhen stated, projecting a high-level game against the "Old Lady," highlighting that any mistake against a top club can be fatal.

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