Lukaku's exit fuels silent chase by three clubs at SSC Napoli

Romelu Lukaku is set to leave SSC Napoli after two seasons. The club wants to remove his net annual salary of €8.5 million. Lukaku has also refused to accept a role as a substitute to striker Rasmus Hojlund.

Both parties have agreed to separate without major tension. They recognise the split as inevitable. The decision was reached mutually.

Il report highlighted that the Lukaku‑SSC Napoli saga was first flagged on Google Discover. The story was presented by Fonti on the Stampa A‑ A+ platform. This exposure underlines the growing media attention.

Recent weeks saw rumors linking Lukaku to MLS side Atlanta United, which allegedly offered a lucrative contract. Lukaku, however, expressed a clear desire to remain in European football at the highest level. He dismissed the MLS option as not aligning with his ambitions.

Turkish club Trabzonspor also entered the race, scouting the market for a possible move. Lukaku found the Turkish option unconvincing, prompting the club to explore alternative pathways, including a transfer that could lead to Salah. The mention of Salah suggests a potential link to another destination.

Monaco has initiated preliminary contacts with Lukaku’s representatives. The French club could make a decisive move in the coming days. This adds a third possible destination to the list.

All negotiations remain under strict confidentiality. One certainty is that after two seasons, Romelu Lukaku’s future lies far from SSC Napoli.