Lukaku confirms his transfer stance after Napoli tension | OneFootball

Romelu Lukaku insists he wants to remain at Napoli for the last year of his contract: ‘My love for the club remains intact.’

Belgium international Lukaku wants to remain at Napoli until the summer of 2027, when his contract at the Stadio Maradona expires.

Lukaku reveals he wants to stay at Napoli

Lukaku gave an interview to RTBF, as quoted by TMW, explaining his view on his decision to remain in Belgium during the international break in March, which irritated the club.

Lukaku remained in his native country without the club’s consent to train separately, hoping to regain full fitness for the final part of the campaign, including the World Cup with Belgium.

NAPLES, ITALY – FEBRUARY 10: Romelu Lukaku of SSC Napoli reacts after missing a penalty in the penalty shootout during the Coppa Italia match between SSC Napoli and Como 1907 at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on February 10, 2026 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images)

“I was a bit irritated by the way some Italian media presented the thing,” Lukaku said.

“They were exaggerated. I didn’t come to Belgium on holiday; I wanted to return to being the best version of myself as quickly as possible.”

Lukaku was frozen out of the team and fined by the club, but was later given permission to continue training in Belgium and returned to Naples three weeks ago.

“It’s all good now,” Lukaku explained.

“You understand why I acted that way. My love for the club remains intact. I have one year left in my contract. I’m a Napoli player, I’m not the type of player who asks to leave.”

CASTEL DI SANGRO, ITALY – AUGUST 14: Romelu Lukaku of Napoli lies on the pitch after being injured during the pre-season friendly match between Napoli and Olympiacos at Stadio Teofilo Patini on August 14, 2025 in Castel di Sangro, Italy. (Photo by Giuseppe Bellini/Getty Images)

Lukaku is part of the Belgium squad for the 2026 World Cup.

“I feel increasingly fit. I’m in better shape than before the 2022 World Cup. At that time, I shouldn’t have gone to Qatar,” he admitted.

The experienced striker’s 2025-26 season was marred by a serious pre-season muscle injury, so he played only 64 minutes with the Partenopei, scoring one goal in seven appearances.