Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku is reportedly close to sealing a permanent exit from the club and reuniting with Antonio Conte at Napoli.
According to a report by Italian outlet Calcio Napoli 24, Romelu Lukaku is on the verge of joining Napoli, and he is waiting for a green light from Chelsea before he can undergo his medical with the Serie A giants.
Lukaku was on loan at AS Roma last season, and he scored 21 goals in all competitions. He could prove to be a quality acquisition for Napoli next season. The Partenopei are expected to lose Victor Osimhen this summer, and the Belgian international could be the ideal replacement.
The Chelsea striker is at the peak of his powers right now, and he could transform Napoli in the final third. He will be desperate to prove himself at a top club and win major trophies. Furthermore, the opportunity to reunite with Antonio Conte is an added incentive. Lukaku has worked with Conte before at Inter Milan, and he helped the Italian manager win the Serie A title back then. He will be hoping to win major trophies with Napoli as well.
The player does not have a future at Chelsea, and he does not want to return to Stamford Bridge either. The transfer would be ideal for all parties, and Lukaku will hope to end his Chelsea nightmare permanently.
Lukaku would improve Napoli
The experienced striker is a proven performer at the highest level, and Napoli will be delighted to get the deal done especially if they can secure his signature for a reasonable amount of money.
Lukaku is well settled in Italian football, and he has played for clubs like Inter Milan and AS Roma. He will be expected to hit the ground running and transform Napoli in the attack. There is no doubt that he has the quality of the experience to make an immediate impact. It will be interesting to see if he can help Conte with major trophies at the Italian club.
Meanwhile, Chelsea will look to invest the proceeds from his departure into the playing squad and improve their attacking unit. They need to sign a reliable goalscorer before the summer window closes.
