Napoli manager Antonio Conte has been urged to forget about Osimhen and focus on a striker who banged in goals under Jose Mourinho.
Prominent Italian sports lawyer Marco Giuliani has said Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku is a better option for Napoli than Victor Osimhen.
Giuliani's bold statement comes amidst rumors of Lukaku's potential move to Napoli, while Osimhen's future at the Serie A club hangs in the balance.
The Nigerian striker has been strongly linked with an exit, with Chelsea, Arsenal, and PSG showing interest.
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Conte urged to snub Osimhen for Lukaku
In an exclusive interview with Tuttomercatoweb, Giuliani confidently asserted that Lukaku's technical prowess and ability to dictate the pace of the game make him a better fit for Antonio Conte's tactical approach.
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"Lukaku is the more suitable choice for Conte's system," Giuliani emphasized. "He possesses a higher level of technique and the capacity to drive the team forward. When at the top of his game, the Belgian surpasses the Nigerian striker."
Giuliani's comments will spark intense discussion among football fans, with many likely to disagree with his assessment.
Osimhen has been perfect for Napoli over the past two seasons but the time has perhaps come for the Super Eagles man to move on.
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