Lukaku rejects Saudi offer: loyal to Napoli and Conte, eyes return | OneFootball

Despite the million-dollar sirens coming from Saudi Arabia, Romelu Lukaku has chosen without hesitation to remain faithful to his current path. In recent days, the Belgian striker has received very tempting financial offers, but his response was clear and consistent with his sporting ambitions: the future, at least in the short term, is all painted blue.

Napoli, Lukaku says no to Saudi Arabia: loyalty to Napoli and Conte, Big Rom is focused only on returning to the pitch

According to today’s edition of Il Mattino, several Saudi clubs have sounded out Lukaku’s entourage, putting offers on the table that were well above market value to convince him to transfer immediately. It was a concrete attempt, made right during the Christmas period, when negotiations often intensify away from the spotlight.

The player’s response, however, left no room for interpretation. With cordial but firm tones, Big Rom sent every proposal back to the sender, reiterating that his only goal is to become a protagonist again with Napoli.

“No thanks”: a choice of heart and career

“No thanks,” was the Belgian giant’s reply. A simple phrase, but full of meaning. Lukaku has only one color in mind, blue, and only one priority: to put himself back at the service of Antonio Conte’s team, the coach who has brought out the best in him throughout his career.

This is a promise made first and foremost to himself, but also to the coach from Salento and to a locker room that awaits him with confidence. Lukaku wants to be the added value in the second half of the season, Napoli’s real “signing” starting from January.

The long layoff and the desire for redemption

The Belgian striker has been sidelined since last August 14, when he was injured during a friendly at the Patini in Castel di Sangro. From that day, a long and complex journey began, made up of daily work, obsessive attention to detail, and a lot of patience.

Despite the layoff, Lukaku has never stopped thinking about returning to the field. He is working with the professionalism that has always distinguished him and that has made him one of the most dominant strikers in European football. The goal now is only one: to return in top condition, without rushing and without taking unnecessary risks.

Napoli and Conte at the heart of the project

At a time when many players are choosing more financially advantageous paths, Lukaku has decided to give priority to the technical and human project. His bond with Conte, his central role in the Napoli project, and his desire to make an impact at the highest level have weighed more than any figure.

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