Romelu Lukaku has sensationally revealed that the Belgium squad lobbied for Thierry Henry to take over as head coach following the departure of Roberto Martinez. The Napoli striker did not hold back in his assessment of the previous regime, suggesting that the tactical approach under former head coach Domenico Tedesco was destined for failure from the start.

Romelu Lukaku has insisted that his commitment to Napoli remains total despite a difficult campaign and public friction with the management. The Belgian striker hit back at reports regarding his recent absence from the squad, describing the media portrayal of his injury rehabilitation as "exaggerated".

Romelu Lukaku’s turbulent stint with Napoli appears to be reaching a definitive conclusion as the striker departs Italy once again. The Belgian international has returned to his homeland to continue his rehabilitation from a long-term injury, with both parties seemingly resigned to a summer parting of ways.

Romelu Lukaku has officially returned to Napoli’s training base following a month-long absence that sparked intense speculation regarding his future under Antonio Conte. The Belgian forward, who has been sidelined during a difficult period for the club, now faces the challenge of reintegrating into a squad led by a manager known for his uncompromising standards.

Antonio Conte has expressed his "disappointment" with Romelu Lukaku after the striker allegedly visited Napoli’s training ground without greeting his manager. Despite their historically close bond, Conte hit out at the Belgian's silence during his injury rehabilitation, claiming that while he tries to understand his players, "no one makes the effort to understand the coach."