Chelsea’s Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku has reportedly turned down a move to Aston Villa in favor of reuniting with his former Inter coach Antonio Conte at Napoli.
Despite Chelsea agreeing on a fee with Villa, Lukaku’s desire to work with Conte again means his focus is solely on a move to the Serie A champions.
Lukaku, who has had two separate loan spells in Serie A with Inter and Roma, is not part of Chelsea’s future plans. Both Inter and Roma have decided against making moves for him, leaving the striker to seek a new club.
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With a €35 million asking price set by Chelsea, Napoli has emerged as Lukaku’s preferred destination.
Reports from Radio CRC and Il Mattino newspaper in Italy indicate that Chelsea had agreed on a transfer fee with Aston Villa for Lukaku. However, the former Everton man blocked the move without even negotiating personal terms, as he is set on rejoining Conte at Napoli.