Nigerian football star Victor Osimhen, who currently plays for Napoli, may be facing disciplinary action from his club after a recent incident at a nightclub in Naples. The 25-year-old striker, who has been the subject of intense transfer speculation, was caught on video having a heated altercation with a fan, according to reports by The PUNCH.
The incident occurred while Osimhen was out at a well-known nightclub in Naples. A TikTok user, Roberto Cerullo, posted a video showing the footballer pushing his way through a crowd, visibly upset after noticing that he was being recorded. The video abruptly ends as Osimhen approaches the fan in anger, suggesting that the situation may have escalated.
The altercation could have serious repercussions for Osimhen, as Napoli’s management is known for maintaining strict discipline. An Italian sports publication, Corriere dello Sport, reported that Osimhen might face a fine for his actions.
“The Napoli striker was the protagonist of an unpleasant altercation last night with a fan who, after recognising him, was filming him with his cell phone in a public place,” the publication wrote.
It also noted that the player seemed “rather annoyed” by being recorded late at night.
The potential fine adds another layer of tension to Osimhen’s already uncertain situation at Napoli. The Lagos-born striker has been linked with a move to Chelsea, but his future remains unresolved. Napoli’s director, Giovanni Manna, confirmed that Osimhen had requested to leave the club, which led to his absence from the team’s Coppa Italia first-round match against Modena on Saturday.
Osimhen’s hefty €130 million release clause has deterred many potential suitors, with Chelsea being the only club still expressing serious interest after Paris Saint-Germain reportedly backed out of negotiations. Despite the ongoing transfer saga, Napoli’s new manager, Antonio Conte, seems to have little patience for off-field distractions, further complicating Osimhen’s position at the club.
Osimhen joined Napoli in 2020 from Lille for a club-record fee of €70 million, plus an additional €10 million in bonuses. He has been a key player for the team over the past two seasons, helping them secure their first Serie A title in over 30 years during the 2022/23 season, where he scored 26 league goals and earned the top scorer award.
However, Osimhen has not appeared in any of Napoli’s pre-season games this summer, and his last match in a Napoli shirt was during a goalless draw against Lecce at the end of the 2023/24 Serie A season. It remains uncertain whether he will don the Azzurri jersey again, as Napoli’s management and the player’s representatives continue to navigate the complexities of his potential transfer.
As fans await further developments, the recent nightclub incident has cast a shadow over Osimhen’s future at Napoli, with the possibility of disciplinary action looming large.
“In addition to the embarrassing situation, a fine is likely on the way; Antonio Conte does not compromise on certain things,” Corriere dello Sport remarked, hinting at the strict standards the new manager is likely to enforce.
With Osimhen’s future hanging in the balance, both on and off the pitch, the coming weeks will be crucial in determining the next chapter of his career.