Romelu Lukaku's Napoli future uncertain as Atlanta United eyes MLS move
Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku, 33, faces an unclear future at Serie A club Napoli after the appointment of coach Massimiliano Allegri, who is planning a squad reshuffle that could sideline the Belgian forward. Lukaku, who joined Napoli on a three‑year deal in summer 2024, made only five league appearances in the 2025‑26 season because of recurring injuries, while fellow striker Rasmus Hojlund has cemented a starting role.
Major League Soccer side Atlanta United has emerged as a serious contender to sign Lukaku. Reports indicate the club is prepared to meet a transfer fee of roughly €10 million and is negotiating personal terms that could include wages of about €8 million gross per season. Lukaku’s agent has said the player is unwilling to stay where he is not valued, and the striker has expressed openness to an American adventure.
Amid the speculation, Lukaku posted an Instagram video showing intense training sessions, which drew enthusiastic reactions from fans praising his work ethic and dedication.
Entities: Atlanta United · Massimiliano Allegri · Napoli · Romelu Lukaku · Sacha Tavolieri
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What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Lukaku's wage demands are reported to be about €8 million gross per season. (1a57b488-1976-401a-9d0d-1597fea811f3)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Rasmus Hojlund has become a key striker for Napoli, reducing Lukaku's playing time. (1a57b488-1976-401a-9d0d-1597fea811f3)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Lukaku made only five league appearances in the 2025‑26 season because of injuries. (1a57b488-1976-401a-9d0d-1597fea811f3)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Atlanta United is actively pursuing a transfer for Romelu Lukaku. (1a57b488-1976-401a-9d0d-1597fea811f3, 3b66f557-c49b-4c9b-8a33-da6dfc4a81e3)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Napoli may accept offers around €10 million for Lukaku. (1a57b488-1976-401a-9d0d-1597fea811f3, 3b66f557-c49b-4c9b-8a33-da6dfc4a81e3)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Romelu Lukaku's future at Napoli is uncertain due to new coach Massimiliano Allegri's squad reshuffle. (1a57b488-1976-401a-9d0d-1597fea811f3, 3b66f557-c49b-4c9b-8a33-da6dfc4a81e3)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Fans responded positively to Lukaku's training video, praising his work ethic. (6abeddd4-5678-4d28-831e-ccd14e54f680)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Lukaku posted an Instagram video showing intense training sessions. (6abeddd4-5678-4d28-831e-ccd14e54f680)