Lukaku Will Not Accept A Back-Up Role At Napoli – Agent

Romelu Lukaku will not accept a back-up role at Napoli, his agent Federico Pastorello has said. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting.

Addressing the uncertainty surrounding his client’s future as he enters the final year of his contract at the Stadio Maradona, Federico revealed that Lukaku is the type of footballer who will never stay where he is not wanted.

Pastorello added that Romelu is an extraordinary striker who has proven his worth repeatedly on the global stage.

His words, “Obviously not. He’s an extraordinary player, and he’s proved it. He’s one of the most prolific strikers in the world. It’s hard for us to accept a situation like that.

Obviously there might be an initial pecking order, but ultimately it’s what happens on the pitch that decides. Behind Manna’s comments, there could also be financial considerations, given that there are two top-class strikers.

Even proposing a contract extension comes with additional costs. It’s not just about the wages. Romelu has earned this level of contract because of everything he’s accomplished throughout his career. Perhaps the time hasn’t come yet to spread his salary over a longer period.

Last season wasn’t entirely his fault. If he had been allowed to stay and train where he wanted, he might have returned sooner and played a leading role at the World Cup, which, in the end, he did anyway.

Romelu isn’t the kind of person who stays where he’s not wanted. A club strategy can be perfectly legitimate.”