Lukaku’s unexpected exit path: Atlanta United eyes the Belgian striker
Romelu Lukaku appears increasingly close to leaving Napoli as the Belgian striker trains intensively during the holidays, shares his workouts on social media and receives a confident message from his agent, while Atlanta United in the United States re‑ignites interest and Napoli set a price above €10 million.
Lukaku’s representative wrote, "La prossima stagione travolgerai chiunque incontrerai sulla tua strada," signalling strong belief in the striker’s impact for the coming season.
Atlanta United has opened the first contacts with the player’s entourage and the Belgian has indicated openness to a move to Major League Soccer.
The MLS club reports no procedural obstacles to a signing, but a formal agreement with Napoli remains necessary before any transfer can proceed.
Napoli, under president Aurelio De Laurentiis, values Lukaku at more than €10 million, a figure deemed essential to avoid a financial loss on the asset.
American officials are studying a structure that could include performance bonuses to satisfy Napoli’s financial expectations.
A new technical setup at Napoli sees Rasmus Hojlund occupying the central attacking role, leaving Lukaku likely to start on the bench behind the Danish forward – a situation the striker does not favour.
The club’s training base in Castel di Sangro reminds of the serious injury Lukaku suffered a year ago, an episode that curtailed his season and altered his role in the squad.
Despite these challenges, Lukaku continues to train with professionalism, aiming to regain top form, though his chances of becoming a regular starter for Napoli appear slim.
The United States presents a concrete opportunity for the Belgian before he envisions a final career chapter at Anderlecht, his former club.
The decisive step now rests with Atlanta United; with the right offer, Napoli has indicated it is prepared to listen.
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