After a season of defeat, Napoli made another change to the squad, and the first change was the team's manager, with Italian coach Antonio Conte becoming the team's manager. Judging from the previously exposed news, Conte and Napoli signed a contract with no liquidated damages clause, and both parties accepted this plan, which means that both Conte and Napoli, as long as they are not satisfied with each other, can choose to end the contract without paying any price, which can also show the confidence of both parties.
During the interview, Conte was also asked about the future of the team. The key points are the retention of Kvaratskhelia, the departure of Osimhen this summer, and the fact that the team is now very interested in Romelu Lukaku, making the Belgian striker the team's first target, which is also the direction that Napoli have adjusted up front in the summer window. First of all, although Kvaratskhelia has been announced, Napoli have no plans to sell him, and Conte has also told the player of his plans.
Since the end of the season, there has been a steady stream of news about Kvaratskhelia's departure, especially with the departure of Mbappe, Grand Paris has made an offer of 100 million euros, and is willing to give Kvaratskhelia a large salary increase, and the player's agent and family are very excited about it. However, Napoli's attitude remains very clear, they cannot afford to lose two core attackers in a summer, and Kvaratskhelia still has a long way to go under his contract, and Napoli are not in a hurry about it.
Osimhen's contract issues were confirmed last season, and the player can leave this summer window, but the 120 million euro liquidated damages clause must be met, and Conte has also confirmed the news of Osimhen's departure in the summer window. However, it is a pity that the team that is willing to meet Napoli's liquidated damages demand has not yet appeared, except for the Saudi league is willing to pay this transfer fee, and the teams from Europe are not particularly interested in this, and the Italian media news that Napoli is ready to sell at a reduced price.
As for Lukaku's problem, it is not complicated, it is mainly a transfer fee. Napoli will certainly need to strengthen in the centre-forward position after Osimhen's departure, and Romelu Lukaku is undoubtedly a very good target, and he is happy to stay in Serie A. However, Napoli must meet Chelsea's transfer fee for a fee of €38 million to complete the signing of Lukaku, and the two sides are still in contact stage, and if Conte insists on it, there is a good chance that the deal will be completed.