October 30th 2024.
Napoli's head coach, Antonio Conte, recently shared some exciting news about star striker Romelu Lukaku. He revealed that last summer, Lukaku had turned down offers from Premier League clubs in order to make the move to Napoli. Lukaku had previously struggled at Chelsea and decided to return to Serie A, making a €30 million transfer to Napoli.
Despite his difficulties at Stamford Bridge, Lukaku has made a strong comeback this season. He has already scored four goals in eight Serie A games, helping Napoli secure a comfortable seven-point lead at the top of the table. After Napoli's 2-0 victory over AC Milan on Tuesday, Conte praised Lukaku as an "excellent guy and top player". He also shared that Lukaku had rejected offers to stay in the Premier League, choosing to join Napoli instead.
It seemed that several English clubs were interested in taking a chance on Lukaku, despite his rough time at Chelsea. The Belgian had become Chelsea's most expensive signing in 2021, with a price tag of almost £100 million. However, he only managed to score eight goals in the Premier League during his first season with the club. He then spent the next two seasons on loan in Italy, making his second underwhelming stint at a Premier League club after his time at Manchester United, where he scored 28 goals in 66 league games.
Before his struggles at Old Trafford, Lukaku had a successful four-year spell at Everton, scoring 87 goals in 166 appearances. According to Conte, Lukaku was determined to work with Napoli again and was thrilled to join the team in August. Conte praised him as a fantastic player and an excellent guy.
Conte also had high praise for his current Napoli squad, calling them one of the best groups he has managed in his career. He noted that the team is united and has a strong sense of purpose, from the players to the staff. Conte is grateful to be a part of such a positive and enthusiastic environment, and he approaches each day with passion.
Napoli's next game will be against Atalanta on Sunday, a team currently ranked fifth in the table with 16 points. It will be another opportunity for Lukaku to showcase his skills and continue to help his team maintain their lead in the Serie A title race.
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