Romelu Lukaku is moving closer to an exit from Napoli as the upcoming season approaches. The Belgian forward, who played a significant role in Antonio Conte’s 2024/25 Scudetto-winning campaign, is now considered surplus to requirements under new manager Massimiliano Allegri, who is currently reshaping the squad to fit his tactical vision.
According to reports from La Gazzetta dello Sport and CalcioMercato.it, the player has opted against spreading his current wages over additional contract years, a decision that has effectively paved the way for his potential departure. While club president Aurelio De Laurentiis has established a valuation of approximately €10 million for the striker, the primary obstacle to a deal remains his existing salary rather than the transfer fee itself.
Napoli now faces the difficult challenge of finding a workable solution to offload the player. Despite the complexities surrounding his wages, the current situation indicates that Romelu Lukaku's time at the Stadio Maradona is nearing its end.
Having been a key part of Antonio Conte’s 24/25 Scudetto-winning side, the centre-forward now finds himself surplus to requirements under Allegri, who is reshaping the squad to his own design.
