German carmaker Mercedes-Benz has reportedly initiated legal action against Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen over an alleged unpaid leasing debt of €90,000 linked to a luxury SUV acquired during his time with Napoli in the Serie A Italian league.
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According to Italian newspaper Il Giorno, the German carmaker filed a lawsuit in Italy, claiming Osimhen failed to meet payment obligations under a vehicle leasing agreement signed in 2023 while playing for SSC Napoli.
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The vehicle in question is believed to be a hybrid Mercedes GLE. Reports indicate that unpaid instalments accumulated to approximately €90,000, with further claims that the player did not return the vehicle after the lease expired.
Italian outlets Il Giorno and Napolista report that Mercedes-Benz Financial Services Italia S.p.A. lodged a formal complaint with the Carabinieri at the Crescenzago station in Milan, prompting authorities to begin reviewing the case.
The matter could potentially fall under “appropriazione indebita” (misappropriation), a legal classification involving the unlawful retention or use of property.
Osimhen reportedly earned around €10 million per season during his time at Napoli before moving to Galatasaray in 2024, where his earnings increased significantly.
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