Victor Osimhen, the 26-year-old Galatasaray striker, has stirred controversy following allegations that he physically assaulted a Turkish journalist.
The incident, reportedly taking place after a UEFA Europa League match, has garnered significant attention, both from fans and the football community.
According to Turkish media outlet Posta, the altercation occurred late Thursday evening when Osimhen and his entourage were leaving an upscale venue in Istanbul.
The journalist, Tolga Bozduman, claimed that Osimhen reacted aggressively after being approached by photographers.
“When the camera flashes went off, all hell broke loose,” Bozduman stated.
“Osimhen screamed, lunged at me, and punched me in the head when I tried to protect my camera.”
Bozduman also alleged that Osimhen attempted to bribe him to delete the photos, saying, “Destroy the footage, I’ll give you money.”
When the journalist refused, he claimed Osimhen threatened him, stating, “I’ll destroy you.”
In response to the allegations, Osimhen posted a cryptic video on his Instagram story.
The post featured Ghanaian comedian Akrobeto laughing sarcastically, leaving fans puzzled about its intent.
The lack of a formal statement from Osimhen has only fueled speculation about the incident.
