Julius OkorieItalian Serie A Side Napoli have completed a £30 million Romelu Lukaku deal further mounting more pressure on want away Super Eagles and Napoli forward Victor Osimhen.
The Belgian and Chelsea star who has been on loan to Inter Milan is a fast striker just like Osimhen and Napoli may have indirectly settled for a player that can match the accuracy and speed of Osimhen, who is on the verge of leaving the club.
Join our WhatsApp ChannelLukaku move was reportedly heavily influenced by Napoli’s manager, Antonio Conte, who previously worked with Romelu Lukaku during their time together at Inter Milan from 2019 to 2021, where the striker delivered outstanding performances.
After rejoining Chelsea in 2021 for a substantial sum of £97.5 million, Lukaku spent the last two seasons on loan in Italy, first with Inter and then with Roma.
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During his time with Inter under Conte’s guidance, Lukaku played a pivotal role in the team’s Serie A victory in 2021, contributing an impressive 24 league goals. This remarkable form prompted Chelsea to secure his services. Unfortunately, he couldn’t shine at Stamford Bridge
Lukaku’s departure from Chelsea has allowed the club to relieve themselves of the significant financial burden of his £350,000-a-week wages. He has been earning the said amount even though he hasn’t played for The Blues since May 2022.
While Lukaku’s future has been secured, Chelsea will now focus on securing a deal with Victor Osimhen who is pushing to leave Napoli this summer.
It Is Between Chelsea And Ah Ahli For Now
Negotiations are currently underway, with Chelsea and Al-Ahli both vying for the signature of the 25-year-old Nigerian striker.
Chelsea are negotiating salary and also possible loan deal, Saudi Club Ah Ahli have already tabled €30 million that will see the former Lille forward stay in the oil rich nation for four years, that is to 2028 in the first instance. All fingers are crossed to see how it all pans out in next 72 hours.
Osimhen who joined Napoli from Ligue 1 side Lille, in 2020, has made 108 appearances for the club with 65 goals to his credit.
Julius Okorie is Chief Sports and Entertainment Correspondent for Prime Business Africa. He began his journalism career with the Champion Newspaper and Sporting Champion and later moved on to Daily Independent and the Nation Newspapers. Okorie joined Prime Business Africa in 2024 bringing on board 20 years of experience in writing investigative news on Sports and Entertainment. His well researched and highly informative articles on Sports Business and general entertainment are followed by a wide range of audience.
