Antonio Conte, the manager of Napoli, is preparing for life without star player Victor Osimhen as they begin preparation for the new season.
Osimhen has been linked with a move away from Napoli with top clubs in Europe looking to sign the Super Eagles striker.
Given Antonio Conte’s recent remarks suggesting the Nigerian player has a deal with the team, Osimhen is still expected to leave Napoli this summer.
The upcoming season will see Conte lead Napoli and he has already been linked to a number of players to take Osimhen’s place.
Conte on Lukaku as life begins withou Victor Osimhen
Lukaku, who played on loan at AS Roma during the 2023–24 season, has been strongly linked to Napoli, which would mark a reunion with Conte.
The former United striker would be a less expensive option for Osimhen and someone Conte is familiar with.
The Standard has reported that Chelsea is prepared to let Lukaku leave this summer for a figure of £38 million.
Speaking about a potential reunion with Lukaku, Conte said, as quoted by Fabrizio Romano, “He’s an excellent player, top player.
“There’s nothing else to say. You always hope to have a player like Romelu on your side and not against you.”
🚨🔵 Antonio Conte on Romelu Lukaku as top target for Napoli: “He’s an excellent player, top player. There’s nothing else to say”.
“You always hope to have a player like Romelu on your side… and not against you”. pic.twitter.com/mqzZOMuHzb
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 26, 2024
Meanwhile, Osimhen is currently enjoying his summer vacation in Nigeria but he is yet to give an update on his future.
