While the future of Romelu Lukaku continues to be talked about in Italy in this summer transfer window, his agent Federico Pastorello wanted to clarify the situation of the Belgian striker. Asked by Sky Sportsthe player’s representative notably reacted to statements suggesting that Lukaku could become an understudy in Naples, a prospect that he considers difficult to envisage. Especially since Romelu Lukaku was the savior of Rudi Garcia’s Belgium during the 2026 World Cup.
“Could he be a substitute at Napoli? Obviously not. He is an extraordinary player who has proven it, he is one of the most prolific strikers in the world. We can hardly accept such a situation. Of course, there may be a hierarchy at the beginning, but it is the terrain that decides. Romelu is not the type to stay where he is not wanted. We will try to find a solution. Honestly, I have a hard time imagining Romelu as number two. Manna’s comments (Naples sporting director, editor’s note) could be motivated by financial reasons. The transfer market is completely at a standstill at the moment”explained the agent of the former Chelsea player.
