Three hurdles holding up Benfica’s move for Lorenzo Lucca identified | OneFootball

Benfica is facing three obstacles in their attempt to sign Lorenzo Lucca. According to reports, the club from Luz is determined to secure another reinforcement for José Mourinho’s squad; however, the process is proving to be quite complex for the Eagles.

According to the Italian press, the first difficulty lies in the striker’s reluctance to leave Italy. The same source explains that Benfica will have the tough task of convincing the number 27 that a move to Luz would not represent a step back in his career.

The second obstacle is the fact that the Eagles are not alone in the race to sign Lorenzo Lucca. Besides Benfica, the striker is on the list of several clubs, namely Juventus, Roma, Milan, and Lazio, all from Serie A. From England, Nottingham Forest appears as the most serious contender.

The third and final hurdle is related to the financial demands associated with the deal. As Benfica is already aware, Napoli is demanding around 30 million euros, after having signed the player from Udinese for a total of 35 million euros (9 million for the loan and 26 million for the mandatory purchase option).

This season, playing for Napoli, Lorenzo Lucca — valued at 25 million euros — has played 20 matches: 14 in Serie A, four in the Champions League, one in the Super Cup, and one in the Coppa Italia. In the 570 minutes he was on the pitch, the striker, who has a contract until June 2028, scored two goals.

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