Tag: Romelu Lukaku

Napoli Warn Lukaku of Consequences After Belgium Rehab Dispute

Romelu Lukaku
April 2026

Napoli publicly escalated their dispute with Romelu Lukaku after sporting director Giovanni Manna said the striker stayed in Belgium to train against the club’s wishes. Manna confirmed Napoli were unhappy and said there would be consequences once Lukaku returned. The row began after Lukaku withdrew from Belgium duty and remained in Belgium for rehabilitation instead of returning to Naples. Report confirmed Lukaku had already said he was dealing with inflammation near old scar tissue and was staying in Belgium to get fully fit, but Napoli’s stance is that the decision was made without their approval.

Lukaku Denies Turning His Back on Napoli Amid Injury Tension

Romelu Lukaku
March 2026

Romelu Lukaku has rejected suggestions that he is distancing himself from Napoli after staying in Belgium to continue injury recovery. The striker said he is dealing with inflammation around the iliopsoas area and insisted he would never abandon the club during a difficult period. Lukaku withdrew from Belgium’s warm-up matches to focus on fitness work, with Reuters reporting that the Belgian federation said he opted to train instead of playing. He then publicly explained that rehabilitation in Belgium was chosen to get him clinically back to full condition after repeated setbacks

Napoli Director Says Hojlund Permanent Move “A Formality” After Strong Loan Spell

Rasmus Hojlund
January 2026

Napoli believe Rasmus Hojlund will not return to Manchester United after his loan, with director Giovanni Manna calling a permanent transfer “a formality” as things stand. Hojlund has hit form in Serie A and is scoring regularly. Napoli signed him after Lukaku’s injury and included a reported £38 million buy option, with an obligation if they qualify for the Champions League. Manna said Hojlund has embraced the coach’s demands, views himself as a Napoli player, and the club expects the deal to be completed.

Hojlund’s Napoli Transfer in Stalemate

Rasmus Hojlund (Manchester United)
August 2025

Negotiations over Rasmus Hojlund’s move to Napoli have stalled due to disagreement on an appearance clause. Both clubs agreed on €5m loan plus €40m obligation, but United want fewer conditions, while Napoli insist on guaranteed appearances. Napoli, desperate to replace injured Romelu Lukaku, see Hojlund as ideal fit, but United want mandatory sale terms to avoid risk. With Benjamin Sesko and Matheus Cunha signed, Hojlund remains surplus at Old Trafford as deadline approaches.

Romelu Lukaku Reaches 400 Career Goals in Napoli’s Crucial Win Over AC Milan

Romelu Lukaku (Napoli)
March 2025

Lukaku scored his 400th career goal as Napoli defeated AC Milan 2-0, with the Belgian striker netting the second goal in the 19th minute.
The 31-year-old has now scored 312 goals at club level and 88 for Belgium, marking a prolific milestone. His impact at Napoli includes 11 goals and 9 assists in 30 matches this season.

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