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Napoli confirm intentions to sell Romelu Lukaku after agent meeting

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 8:10 PM

Last updated Jul 22, 2026

Napoli confirm intentions to sell Romelu Lukaku after agent meeting

Summary

Napoli has made the decision to sell Romelu Lukaku after discussions with his agent, Federico Pastorello. The club was uncertain about retaining the striker but has now placed him on the market, awaiting offers. Lukaku's impressive performance at the World Cup has attracted interest from various clubs, although no formal bids have been made yet. The club aims to avoid losing the player on a free transfer, especially given his high wages and advancing age. Napoli's CEO, Aurelio de Laurentiis, supports the decision to part ways.

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Key Details

•Napoli decides to sell Romelu Lukaku after agent meeting.
•The striker is now formally on the market.
•No formal offers have been received yet.
•Lukaku's high wages and age influenced the decision.
•Napoli aims to avoid losing him on a free transfer.

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8:10 PMYahoo Sports — Napoli decide to sell Romelu Lukaku after meeting with agent

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Serie A giants Napoli initially had doubts about whether they should keep Romelu Lukaku or not but they are now certain about parting ways.Corriere dello Sport report that the striker is now formally ...
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