Romelu Lukaku is poised to become Napoli’s new star striker, waiting in the wings as Victor Osimhen’s potential departure looms. Since December, when Osimhen renewed his contract with a salary increase to €10 million per season, both the Nigerian striker and the club have been preparing for a summer move. Although the transfer to Paris Saint-Germain hasn’t materialized yet, there seems to be little chance of Osimhen remaining in Naples.
Lukaku is eagerly anticipating the opportunity to reunite with Antonio Conte, the manager who has brought out the best in him previously. According to TMW , the Belgian striker is already working with Conte’s training programs and instructions, preparing himself for the potential move to Napoli.
With the new season just two weeks away, Conte is keen to have his preferred striker in place. While he would have been happy to keep Osimhen, Lukaku represents the ideal successor in Conte’s eyes. The Napoli management still needs to reach an agreement with Chelsea, but this is not expected to be a significant hurdle.
The situation highlights the intricate dance of the transfer market, with Lukaku’s future tied to Osimhen’s potential move to PSG. As the clock ticks down to the start of the season, all eyes are on Napoli to see how this high-profile striker swap will unfold.
