The Digest:
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has opened up about his toxic departure from Napoli, revealing he was treated "like a dog" and shut out of training after the club reneged on a "gentlemen's agreement" to let him leave. Speaking to CDS, Osimhen disclosed: "We had a gentlemen's agreement that I could leave the following summer, but the other side didn't fully keep their promise. They tried to send me to play everywhere, treating me like a dog. Go here, go there, do this, do that." The situation deteriorated after a mocking TikTok video was posted on Napoli's official account. Though new coach Antonio Conte wanted him to stay, Osimhen had already decided: "I didn't want to continue working in a place where I wasn't happy." The 27-year-old eventually joined Galatasaray on loan before making the move permanent, where he has rediscovered his form.
Key Points:
- Osimhen's revelation exposes the human cost behind football's transfer politics and broken promises.
- It highlights how club-player relationships can sour despite historic achievements like the Serie A title.
- Osimhen gains vindication, while Napoli's reputation suffers from the treatment of a club legend.
- This signals the importance of mental well-being in players' career decisions.
- The timing, ahead of Galatasaray's UCL clash with Juventus, adds context to his motivation.
Sources: Afrik-Foot, CDS
