Naples' looming exit plan for Romelu Lukaku raises financial stakes

Naples has taken a decisive step concerning Romelu Lukaku, signalling that the Belgian striker’s future at the club is under serious review after a near‑blank season marked by injury and a €8.5 million annual wage. The forward, who arrived from Chelsea in the summer of 2024, managed only 68 minutes of play, prompting the management to consider drastic measures.

Lukaku logged just 68 minutes this campaign, a figure starkly at odds with his €8,5 million yearly salary. The club’s official image bears the line ‘Photo: © photonews NOUVEAU Reçois des notifications pour chaque news importante ! Inscris-toi ICI !’.

Arriving from Chelsea for just over €30 million, Lukaku became one of Antonio Conte’s key weapons in the Vésuve‑era, helping Napoli secure a Scudetto in his debut season. Lukaku n'a contributed 14 goals in 36 appearances, a stark contrast to his limited output this year.

After finishing second, Napoli must trim its wage bill, a task now entrusted to new coach Massimiliano Allegri, who aims to rebuild the squad. The Diable Rouge hopes the upcoming Coupe du monde will boost his market value before any potential departure.

S'il retrouve des couleurs au Mondial, where he already has three goals, Rom" could see his price rise dramatically. Rom, the 33‑year‑old, is entering the final year of his contract, adding urgency to Napoli’s calculations.

Turkish side Besiktas, also tracking fellow Diable Leandro Trossard, have shown vague interest in ‘Big Rom’. Anderlecht supporters still dream of a Neerpede‑style return, while Walfoot urges fans to subscribe to its newsletter.