Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen is facing a legal storm after Mercedes-Benz reportedly filed a complaint over an unpaid €90,000 vehicle deal, raising questions about off-field discipline.
According to Italian outlet Napolista, the issue centers on a leased vehicle from 2023 that was neither fully paid for nor returned.
Reports claim the debt covers nearly the entire value of the car, intensifying the seriousness of the dispute.
Mercedes-Benz Financial Services Italia has taken the matter to authorities, filing a complaint for alleged embezzlement.
The case was reportedly lodged with the Carabinieri in Milan, signaling a formal escalation rather than a routine financial disagreement.
Osimhen is accused of failing to meet installment payments and neglecting to return the vehicle at the end of the contract.
While the player has yet to respond publicly, the situation risks damaging his reputation at a time when his career is under global scrutiny.
Critics argue that such controversies reflect poorly on elite athletes, while supporters caution against rushing to judgment before all facts are established.
As investigations continue, the case adds an unwelcome distraction to one of Nigeria’s most prominent football exports.
