Romelu Lukaku is edging nearer to a Napoli exit, with the Belgian striker now not a precedence for Massimiliano Allegri as the brand new season approaches.
In response to La Gazzetta dello Sport, through CalcioMercato.it, the ahead has determined in opposition to spreading his present wages over further years, a stance that might open the door to his departure.
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Aurelio De Laurentiis values the striker at round €10m, although the larger impediment appears to be his wage fairly than any price.
NAPLES, ITALY – FEBRUARY 10: Romelu Lukaku of SSC Napoli reacts after lacking a penalty within the penalty shootout throughout the Coppa Italia match between SSC Napoli and Como 1907 at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on February 10, 2026 in Naples, Italy. (Picture by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Pictures)
Lukaku’s excessive wages the principle hurdle
Lukaku earns near €8m gross a 12 months on a deal that runs till June 2027, a determine that narrows the sector of potential suitors significantly.
Having been a key a part of Antonio Conte’s 24/25 Scudetto-winning facet, the centre-forward now finds himself surplus to necessities below Allegri, who’s reshaping the squad to his personal design.
Along with his wages the sticking level, Napoli face a problem to discover a workable resolution, however the indicators more and more level in direction of the tip of Lukaku’s time on the Maradona.