Victor Osimhen issued a strong rebuke to Mamuka Jugeli, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s agent, on Wednesday morning.
Osimhen called him a ‘dumb f***’ and a ‘piece of filth’ after Jugeli predicted that Osimhen would leave Napoli for Saudi Arabia next summer.
Osimhen had recently signed a new contract with Napoli, extending his stay until 2026, with a significant increase in salary to £8.6m per season. He had also turned down a £115m offer from Saudi side Al-Hilal in the summer.
Jugeli’s comments seemed to insinuate that Osimhen’s motivation for the move would be financial, which prompted Osimhen’s strong response on Instagram.
He wrote:
“Dear Mamuka Jugeli, you are a piece of filth and a disgrace.
“I’m embarrassed at your sense of reasoning.
“Dumb f**k! Keep my name out of your mouth,’ he concluded, channelling his inner Will Smith.
Victor Osimhen had a stellar season last year, scoring 31 goals in all competitions and playing a crucial role in Napoli’s title win, which was their first in 33 years. His outstanding performances made him one of the most sought-after players in world football.
Osimhen’s achievements were recognized with the African Footballer of the Year award, and he also secured eighth place in the Ballon d’Or vote for 2023.
However, Mamuka Jugeli’s comments, as reported by La Gazzetta Dello Sport, seemed to compare Osimhen and his client in a judgmental manner, suggesting that Osimhen is primarily motivated by money. These remarks from Jugeli have sparked a strong response from Osimhen.
He said:
“Victor Osimhen has signed a new contract, but do you really believe he’ll play for Napoli for his entire career?
“I’ll tell you in advance, he (Osimhen) will go to Saudi Arabia next summer. Napoli raised his salary but Kvicha wouldn’t accept such a transfer even for a billion.
“For example, Kvicha would prefer to play for Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Barcelona or maybe Manchester City; Kvaratskhelia has different goals and preferences.
“He wants to be successful, and he is already having it. He is among the top 3 players in the world.”
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