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Lukaku’s agent says striker won’t accept Napoli back-up role

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 8:10 AM

Last updated Jul 25, 2026

Lukaku’s agent says striker won’t accept Napoli back-up role

Summary

Romelu Lukaku's agent Federico Pastorello stated that the striker will not accept a back-up position at Napoli. Speaking to Sky Sport Italia, Pastorello emphasized that Lukaku is not the type to stay at a club where he feels unwanted. As Lukaku approaches his third season with the club, he has under a year left on his contract and had limited playtime due to injury in the previous season. Discussions about his future will take place once he returns from vacation, as the club navigates a potential stalemate in the transfer market.

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Status Watch

•Lukaku's agent confirms he will not be a reserve player.
•Striker has less than a year remaining on his contract.
•Limited playtime last season due to a serious muscle injury.
•Further discussions about his role are expected after his return from holiday.
•Transfer market remains stagnant, affecting striker positions.

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8:10 AMYahoo Sports — Agent: Lukaku can’t be Napoli’s back-up, won’t stay ‘where he’s not wanted’

What they're saying

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Romelu Lukaku’s agent Federico Pastorello says the Belgian striker cannot be a back-up at Napoli: ‘He isn’t the kind of person who stays where he’s not wanted.’Pastorello spoke to Sky Sport ...
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