Permanent move confirmed: Lucca joins Trabzonspor as Napoli shuns loan
Napoli striker Lorenzo Lucca is set to leave on a permanent deal to Turkish side Trabzonspor, with the club confirming there will be no loan component. The move follows Trabzonspor’s recent signing of Momo Salah and comes as Napoli, who paid €35 million for Lucca, seek a definitive sale.
Trabzonspor eyes offensive boost
Nelle ultime ore, reports have highlighted the opportunity in Turchia for Lorenzo Lucca, as Trabzonspor, after securing Momo Salah, aims to further reinforce its attacking line. The Turkish club has reportedly conducted a sondaggio on the Napoli forward, positioning him as a potential permanent addition.
Lucca’s pre‑season form and Napoli role
The striker enjoyed a positive precampionato, netting three goals and showing notable growth between Dimaro and Castel di Sangro. At Napoli he currently serves as the first deputy to Rasmus Hojlund, yet the club does not deem him indispensable and views his departure as a possible gateway for Gabriel Jesus.
Napoli acquired Lucca from Udinese for 35 million euros. The club has stated that, should an adequate offer arise, they are prepared to evaluate his exit, but they are intent on avoiding another temporary solution such as the loan to Nottingham Forest last January.
Earlier interest had emerged from Fiorentina and Lazio, but recent focus has shifted to Turkey, where Lucca could conclude his Udinese‑originated journey. The transfer window’s final phase now centres on confirming the move to Trabzonspor.
The coming hours are decisive, with the Corriere dello Sport expected to publish the final confirmation. The deal is being tracked under the Calciomercato Napoli - tag, and the report appeared in Stampa A− A+.
Napoli’s objective remains clear: sell Lucca only on a definitive basis, eliminating the prospect of another loan arrangement. Should the agreement materialise, Trabzonspor will add the forward to its roster without the temporary clause that characterised the Nottingham Forest stint.