Romelu Lukaku confession from Napoli: 'We were lucky, we found someone who could buy him'

Napoli Sporting Director Giovanni Manna made statements about the club's transfer policy and coach changes in an interview with the "Colpi da Maestro" YouTube channel.

Manna also touched upon the separation process of Romelu Lukaku, who left Napoli and transferred to Fenerbahçe.

Stating that the transfer of the Belgian striker was not easy, Manna said that they went through a complicated process due to the high salary burden and the conditions in the transfer market.

"WE FOUND SOMEONE WHO CAN SELL LUKAKU"

Evaluating Lukaku's transfer process to Napoli and his departure from the team, Manna used the following statements:

"When we bought Lukaku, we signed a three-year contract with Chelsea in a complex deal. But things never go as you expect; we had to manage a significant wage burden and then we invested in Hojlund. The sale process did not go as we expected, but in a complex transfer market we managed to find someone who could take him... We were lucky. I still wish him the best, he won the Scudetto with us and he really gave us a lot."

LUKAKU'S FENERBAHÇE CAREER

Romelu Lukaku, who was transferred to Fenerbahçe from Napoli, played in 13 matches this season in the yellow-dark blue jersey. The 32-year-old football player, who stayed on the field for 420 minutes in total, produced 1 goal and 1 assist in these matches.

If the yellow-dark blue team becomes the champion of the Trendyol Super League, the Belgian striker's contract will be extended for another year. If the championship does not come, Lukaku's contract will expire in the summer.