Napoli condemn sale of Osimhen doll

Napoli says it has no hand in the sale and manufacturing of a Victor Osimhen doll.

Images of an Osimhen doll went viral on social media recently and the doll, which has the trademark hair and mask of the Nigerian striker, has been made out

of the template of one of the most prominent dolls in Italy.

It is, in fact, a new design of the Cicciobello Bomber, which is made by Giochi Preziosi.

It was reported in the media that the doll has been authorized by the reigning Serie A champion and club President, Aurelio de Laurentiis and that it will be

sold soon later this month.

But Napoli have released a statement, confirming that the Partenopei never authourised the sale and they condemned the reports which state the otherwise.

‘With reference to the news, which appeared on numerous online information sites, relating to the imminent marketing of a children’s game called “Cicciobello

Bomber” – a doll that reproduces the features of the player Victor Osimhen, portrayed wearing a uniform clearly referable to the shirt from the Club’s first

team – the SSCN specifies that this is an unofficial product, the creation of which has not been authorized in any way by the Club.

‘The Company has therefore taken steps to protect its interests in the appropriate places,’ the statement read.

Osimhen has featured 110 times and scored 64 goals and provided 15 assists across all competitions since he joined Napoli in September 2020.

The 26 year old netted 26 goals last term to inspire Napoli to its first Scudetto in 33 years and the Nigerian was crowned the top scorer in the Serie A, the first African man to top score in the competition.