Chelsea has reached agreement to give Napoli Thier Star Player in Exchange of Victor Osimhen and £50 million

Napoli has reportedly reached an agreement in principle with Chelsea for the transfer of Romelu Lukaku. This agreement, however, hinges on the future of Victor Osimhen, a prominent player from the Super Eagles.

Lukaku’s career has taken a path away from Chelsea, despite still being under contract with them. His strained relationship with former manager Thomas Tuchel led to his loan spell at Serie A club Roma. Napoli is eager to secure Lukaku’s services. According to Calcio Mercato, Chelsea intends to sell Lukaku outright, valuing him at €38 million.

Napoli’s new manager, Antonio Conte, is a known admirer of the Belgian striker. Conte and Lukaku previously collaborated successfully, securing a Serie A title with Inter Milan. In a recent interview, Conte expressed his continued high regard for Lukaku, indicating a strong preference to have him on his team rather than facing him as an opponent.

Sources indicate that Napoli has indeed initiated a move for Lukaku and has reached a preliminary agreement with Chelsea for a fee less than the initially stated €30 million. However, the completion of this deal is contingent upon the departure of Victor Osimhen.

Osimhen’s situation is complex. The Nigerian striker has made it clear that he wishes to leave Naples in pursuit of better opportunities. His contract includes a release clause specifically designed to facilitate his transfer. However, the release clause is set at approximately €130 million, a figure that has deterred potential suitors, especially given Osimhen’s recent season marred by injuries.

In summary, while Napoli is poised to bring Lukaku into their squad, the actualization of this transfer depends significantly on whether they can facilitate Osimhen’s departure under the current financial terms of his release clause.