Conte confirms Osimhen’s Napoli departure, eyes Lukaku

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Napoli’s new coach, Antonio Conte, has confirmed that star striker Victor Osimhen will be leaving the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium this summer.

Speaking on the situation, Conte, former Chelsea manager acknowledged an agreement between Osimhen and Napoli, making his case unique.

“I’m aware of his situation; I know there’s an agreement with the club, so it’s a different case compared to others,” transfer expert Fabrizio Romano quoted Conte on his X account.

“There’s a pact between Victor and Napoli on his future, and I accepted that.”

With Osimhen set to depart, Conte has his sights set on Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku as a potential replacement. Lukaku, who spent the 2023/24 season on loan at AS Roma, has been linked with a move to reunite with Conte at Napoli. The pair previously worked together at Inter Milan, where Conte coached Lukaku.

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