VICTOR OSIMHEN has broken his silence after being the subject of mockery from Napoli's TikTok account.
He was derided for missing a penalty before being labelled a "coconut" – widely viewed as a racial slur.
His agent threatened to sue the club – Napoli responded by stating no offence was intended.
Osimhen has now spoken out by calling for unity while thanking fans for the love and kindness they have shown him.
A statement read: “Coming to the city of Naples in 2020 was a wonderful decision for me. The people of Napoli have shown me so much love and kindness, and I will not allow anyone to come between us”.
“The passion of the people of Naples fuels my fire to always play with my heart and soul, and the love for the badge is unwavering as I wear it with pride”.
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“The accusations against people of Naples are untrue. I have a lot of friends that are Napolitans and have become part of my family and everyday life. I appreciate Nigerians and everyone for leading their voices to support and reach out to me”.
“I’m forever grateful. Let’s support unity, respect and understanding. FORZA NAPOLI SEMPRE ⚪️🔵”
Osimhen, 24, initially reacted by deleting all but one reference to Napoli on his social media account.
He also refused to take a penalty against Udinese in mid-week and was benched against Lecce on Saturday.
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But it appears he has agreed with the club to put the saga behind them, with Napoli social media executive Alessio Fortino departing the club for his role in the controversy.
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