Napoli anger grows as Romelu Lukaku stays in Belgium amid future doubts

Romelu Lukaku has sparked fresh tension at Napoli after deciding to remain in Belgium instead of returning to Castel Volturno for training as originally scheduled with the club.

According to Italian journalist Alfredo Pedullà, Napoli is not happy with the current development and views the situation as a worrying sign at a delicate moment of the season.

Lukaku skips Napoli return

After leaving the Belgian national team training camp, Lukaku informed Napoli that he preferred to stay in Belgium rather than travel back to Italy for club sessions. The striker’s choice is linked to a desire to manage his physical condition carefully, with the World Cup in mind, and avoid overloading his body after recent problems.

Napoli had agreed a specific recovery program with Belgium’s staff to help Lukaku gradually regain full fitness while still being present at Castel Volturno. His decision to deviate from that plan has created friction, as the club expected him to follow the agreed schedule and rejoin the squad.

Napoli’s frustration and open case

Within the club, Lukaku’s stance is seen as a breach of the shared path that had been designed to protect both the player and Napoli’s sporting interests. Napoli continues to call on the Belgian forward to report back to training, leaving the case officially open and unresolved for now.

According to Alfredo Pedullà, Napoli is not happy with the current development, adding another layer of uncertainty around the attacker’s position in the squad. The episode fuels the feeling that the relationship between player and club is becoming increasingly fragile.

Future in Naples under question

Romelu Lukaku’s time at Napoli appears increasingly uncertain, with growing reports suggesting the Belgian striker could be on his way out of Italy. After a challenging season marked by injuries and reduced minutes on the pitch, the 32-year-old is no longer seen as a regular starter in Naples. His situation has sparked fresh speculation about what comes next in his career.

Belgian outlet Voetbalkrant reports that Lukaku is being strongly linked with a return to RSC Anderlecht, the club where his professional journey began. The striker was recently seen at the Neerpede training centre, where he watched his son train, further fueling talk of a possible reunion.