Roberto Calendar, the agent for Napoli striker Victor Osimhen, said on Tuesday that he “reserves the right to take legal action” against the team.
Following the Tuesday posting and subsequent removal of a video condemning the player from the Serie A team’s official TikTok account, Calenda issued the threat.
He said the video caused
“very serious damage to the player” in a message on messaging site X, formerly known as Twitter.
“What happened today on Napoli’s official profile on the TikTok platform is not acceptable.
“A video mocking Victor was first made public and then, but now belatedly, deleted,” said Calenda.
“We reserve the right to take legal action and any other useful initiative to protect Victor.”
Napoli did not immediately respond to a request for comment outside normal business hours.
Osimhen missed a late penalty kick in a goalless draw against Bologna in Serie A on Sunday.
He was substituted as the game drew to a close and appeared to protest the decision, shouting at coach Rudi Garcia before leaving the pitch.
Later on the French manager, however, played down the situation.
Champions Napoli are seventh in the standings and play Udinese at home on Wednesday.