Nottingham Forest have determined in opposition to triggering their choice to completely signal Lorenzo Lucca, in keeping with dependable switch journalist Nicolò Schira, confirming what his performances this season have lengthy steered was coming.
The Italian striker joined Forest on mortgage from Napoli in January, with the English membership holding a .
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That clause won’t be exercised, with that Forest are merely not glad with what Lucca has produced since his arrival on the Metropolis Floor.
It’s tough to argue with that evaluation.
LEEDS, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 06: Lorenzo Lucca embraces Igor Jesus of Nottingham Forest as Omari Hutchinson and Sean Dyche look on throughout the Premier League match between Leeds United and Nottingham Forest at Elland Street on February 06, 2026 in Leeds, England. (Picture by George Wooden/Getty Pictures)
Lucca anticipated again at Napoli this summer time
The 25-year-old has managed simply 120 minutes of Premier League soccer, began solely as soon as, and was hooked at half-time throughout a Europa League playoff leg in opposition to Fenerbahce, a efficiency that drew sharp criticism from supporters.
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The objective he scored on his debut in opposition to Leeds briefly raised hopes of a turnaround, however it has confirmed to be an remoted second in an in any other case underwhelming mortgage spell.
The information will concern Napoli significantly.
TURIN, ITALY – OCTOBER 18: Adrien Tameze of Torino is challenged by Lorenzo Lucca of Napoli throughout the Serie A match between Torino FC and SSC Napoli at Stadio Olimpico di Torino on October 18, 2025 in Turin, Italy. (Picture by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Pictures)
The membership paid near €40 million to signal Lucca from Udinese, the place he had impressed with 12 objectives in a single season, just for him to fully fail to ascertain himself beneath Antonio Conte.
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His contract runs till 2030, that means Napoli can not merely transfer him on cheaply, but discovering a purchaser prepared to satisfy their valuation after two consecutive failed mortgage spells will probably be an more and more tough job.
Lucca will return to Naples on the finish of the season together with his market worth considerably diminished and his future on the membership deeply unsure.