Thursday, April 30, 2026 - Super Eagles and Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen is the subject of a lawsuit filed by German automaker Mercedes-Benz over an alleged unpaid car lease from his time playing in Italy.
Mercedes-Benz Financial Services Italia S.p.A. submitted a
formal criminal complaint in Milan, accusing the 2023 CAF Player of the Year of
failing to meet financial obligations tied to a luxury vehicle.
The dispute involves a Mercedes GLE hybrid SUV that Osimhen
reportedly acquired under a leasing contract in 2023 while he was still with
Napoli.
According to the complaint, the 27-year-old striker failed
to make several installment payments, leading to arrears of approximately
€90,000 (roughly ₦144 million). Furthermore, company representatives allege
that the vehicle was not returned once the leasing term expired.
The legal action categorizes the situation as
"misappropriation." As of now, neither Osimhen nor his legal team
have issued a public response to the allegations.
The report has caused a stir given Osimhen's high-profile
earnings. He was earning approximately €10 million per season in Italy before
his 2024 move to Turkish side Galatasaray, where his annual salary is reported
to be over €18 million. Despite the legal complications, Osimhen recently
celebrated a victory over Fenerbahce, scoring his first goal in over a month.
Known for his love of luxury cars, Osimhen was often spotted
in a customized sky-blue Mercedes G-Class in Naples and was recently seen
driving a Lamborghini Revuelto during a trip to Lagos.
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