Scenario Lucca: Napoli’s summer gamble hangs in balance

Scenario Lucca: Lorenzo Lucca arrived at Napoli as a major investment but has yet to meet the club’s expectations. After a six‑month loan spell last season, he now begins the campaign as Hojlund’s backup, and his future remains uncertain as the transfer window draws to a close.

Lucca’s Napoli debut as backup

Lucca joined Napoli only a year ago, and the club’s sizeable outlay signals a desire not to waste the investment.

He is listed as the vice striker to Danish forward Hojlund, meaning he will start the season on the bench rather than in the starting eleven.

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The coaching staff has not confirmed whether he will retain his place in the squad beyond the closing days of the market.

The final weeks of the transfer period could reshape his scenario, with potential moves still on the table.

Corriere dello Sport, cited in the Stampa A− A+ report, flags the need to monitor Lorenzo’s situation, and the Ultimissime transfer bulletin highlights the lingering uncertainty.