Victor Osimhen says Napoli treated him poorly, calling him “like a dog” after a fallout with the club ahead of Galatasaray’s UCL tie

Victor Osimhen, the Nigerian international striker for Galatasaray, has revealed that his former club, Napoli, treated him “like a dog” following a disagreement over his transfer.

The disclosure came ahead of Galatasaray’s UEFA Champions League Round of 16 first leg tie on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.

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In an interview with Gazzetta dello Sport, Osimhen said he had a gentleman’s agreement to leave Napoli the following summer, but the club did not honour the arrangement.

“They tried to send me everywhere, they treated me like a dog. Go here, go there, do this, do that,” he said.

Osimhen added that the treatment was unacceptable and conflicted with his professional efforts. “I worked so hard for my career, I could not accept that kind of treatment. I’m not a puppet,” he stated.

The striker’s comments follow Napoli releasing a TikTok video mocking him for missing a penalty against Bologna in a previous season, a move that Osimhen suggested reflected a broader lack of respect during his time at the Italian club.

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This revelation comes as the player prepares for a critical European clash, highlighting both his personal resilience and determination to focus on his current club’s objectives despite past grievances.