Napoli grants Lukaku extra rest as future hangs in the balance

Dal Belgio, Napoli have granted Belgio striker Romelu Lukaku two additional days of rest after he failed to report to the club’s pre‑season camp, remaining in Belgio to sort out his future, a move that underscores the growing uncertainty surrounding his stay in Naples.

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Il Napoli management confirmed the extra days were granted in agreement with the player. The club said it hopes the break will help clarify the striker’s intentions.

Napoli granted the striker two extra days of leave, a decision reached jointly with the club’s management. While in Belgio, Lukaku shared a social‑media picture of himself behind the wheel in Anderlecht.

This is not Lukaku’s first stay in his home country during a delicate phase of the season. Earlier, he followed a personalized recovery programme in Belgio to regain peak condition for upcoming national‑team duties.

Agent Federico Pastorello has publicly criticised the situation, stating that it is ‘obviously unacceptable that Romelu is the second choice’ and that ‘he will certainly not remain where he is not wanted’. His comments reinforce speculation that Lukaku is preparing to leave Napoli.

According to dello Sport, the most concrete destination being discussed is Major League Soccer, with Atlanta United showing interest. Napoli reportedly values the forward at around ten million euros.

Turkish clubs have also been reported to monitor the situation, adding further options for the Belgian international. Their interest reflects the striker’s high profile despite recent uncertainties.

Napoli aim to reach a resolution by the end of the week. Following recent transfers involving Inter, Roma and Napoli, Lukaku could be set to change his shirt for the fifth time in as many seasons.

In contrast, fellow Belgian Kevin De Bruyne reported to his first training session of the new season without incident. His presence highlights the differing approaches taken by clubs toward their Belgian forwards.