Attention, Benfica! Lorenzo Lucca faces a big decision | OneFootball

Lorenzo Lucca must decide on his future in the coming days. According to reports, the Italian striker is expected to inform Napoli’s management in the next few days about the direction he wants to take in his career, with Benfica among the clubs interested in what the striker will decide.

According to the Italian press, Lucca will make a decision by this Wednesday, January 21, with Benfica well positioned to sign the player, should Napoli agree to the offer made by the Eagles. It’s also worth noting that Nottingham Forest, as well as Pisa, are also keeping an eye on the situation.

The same sources explain that the Reds are willing to pay between 1.5 and 2 million euros to secure Lorenzo Lucca on loan. However, the stumbling block is Benfica’s unwillingness to accept a mandatory purchase clause, which could reach 35 million euros.

This is a rather complicated deal for the Luz club, however, the board, led by Rui Costa, is prepared to secure another reinforcement, in this case for the attack, at a time when José Mourinho has already publicly stated that he wants to have another striker.

This season, playing for Napoli, Lorenzo Lucca — valued at 25 million euros — has played 22 official matches: 16 in Serie A, four in the Champions League, one in the Super Cup, and one in the Italian Cup. In the 585 minutes played, the striker, who has a contract valid until June 2028, has scored two goals.

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