Nigerians have rallied behind Victor Osimhen following reports that Mercedes-Benz has initiated legal proceedings against the striker over an alleged unpaid leasing debt.

The case, first reported by Italian outlet Il Giorno, centres on claims that the Nigeria international defaulted on payments for a Mercedes GLE hybrid SUV acquired under a leasing agreement in 2023 during his time at Napoli.

Mercedes-Benz Financial Services Italia S.p.A. is said to have filed a complaint in Milan, accusing the 27-year-old of failing to meet his financial obligations, with the alleged arrears estimated at €90,000, while it is also claimed that the vehicle was not returned at the end of the contract.

Despite the seriousness of the allegations, reactions on social media platform X have largely been in support of the forward, with many users expressing disbelief and calling for caution.

Some Nigerians suggested the situation may have stemmed from a misunderstanding and should be resolved privately rather than publicly.

“Miscommunication probably. They should both settle things behind closed doors, instead of bringing it here,” user @zinux17 wrote.

Others questioned the credibility of the report, insisting the claims did not align with Osimhen’s profile.

“I don’t believe this one, sorry. It doesn’t make sense; something might be wrong somewhere,” @nuelpraise213 posted.

There were also views that the striker would not risk damaging his reputation over such an issue.

“This is not adding up at. Osimen wouldn’t want to do anything that will jeopardise his reputation,” @get2lanre said.

Several reactions outrightly dismissed the allegations, describing them as difficult to believe.

“Osimhen failing payments for a leased car? This can’t be true,” @mondaycaroline wrote.

Calls for restraint were also evident, with some urging the public to wait for verified information before drawing conclusions.

“This is one of those reports that needs proper confirmation before conclusions are drawn,” @minugirl49268 added.

“High profile names often trend quickly online, so it’s important to wait for verified statements before reacting strongly.”

Others simply rejected the report without elaboration.

“This can’t be right,” @jeremiah6929 stated.

Osimhen, who joined Galatasaray in 2025 in a deal reportedly worth €75m, has yet to respond publicly to the allegations, while his representatives have also remained silent at the time of reporting.