Galatasaray striker, Victor Osimhen has launched a defamation lawsuit against Turkish journalist Tolga Bozduman.

This was disclosed in a post shared on X by Osimhen’s close friend and radio on-air personality, Onokala Onyebuchi known as ‘Buchi Laba’ on Sunday.

“Victor Osimhen has officially sued the journalist that accused the Nigerian international of hitting him. The case officially will start in court tomorrow,” Buchi Laba tweeted.

This is coming after Bozduman accused the Nigeria international of assault following Galatasaray’s 3-3 draw with Dynamo Kyiv earlier this month.

Osimhen now faces scrutiny off the pitch amid growing controversy over the alleged incident.

Newsmen reports that Bozduman had claimed that Osimhen became aggressive and punched him while he was attempting to take photos of the Napoli loanee outside a venue.

Reports alleged that Osimhen offered money to have footage of the altercation deleted.

The 26-year-old striker has strongly denied the allegations, labeling them as false.

Osimhen has already expressed his disappointment over the incident, stating, “If I hit him, he’s going to get justice, and if he lied, he’s going to get the wrath of the law.”

The footballer’s decision to sue reflects his determination to clear his name and also defend his reputation.

Osimhen has been in impressive form since joining Galatasaray on loan from Napoli last summer.