Home / Football / Serie A News Romelu Lukaku facing uncertain future at Napoli after failing to report for training Romelu Lukaku's relationship with Napoli has broken down Written by Jon Fisher Last Update: March 31, 2026 02:19:06 pm BST 2 min read Romelu Lukaku is facing an uncertain future at Napoli after failing to return to training today. The 32-year-old was expected back in Naples after pulling out of the Belgium squad for the international friendlies against the United States and Mexico due to injury.But his no-show prompted an angry reaction from the Serie A club with a statement reading: Napoli can confirm that Romelu Lukaku did not respond to todays call to return to training.The club reserves the right to consider taking the appropriate disciplinary action, as well as to determine whether the player will continue to train with the team for an indefinite period.Table of Contents1 Napoli star Lukaku plagued by injury problems2 Lukaku set to leave Napoli at the end of the seasonNapoli star Lukaku plagued by injury problemsLukaku has played for just 40 minutes this season, spanning five appearances, scoring once for a Napoli side in third place in the Italian top flight.It is a far cry from his crucial contribution to the clubs Scudetto-winning campaign of last season when he netted 14 times.The former Inter Milan and Chelsea striker defended his decision to remain in Belgium over the international break rather than receive treatment at his club.Speaking yesterday, prior to Napolis statement, he posted on social media: The truth is the last few weeks I wasnt feeling right physically and I had it checked out while I was in Belgium and it showed that there was an inflammation and liquid on my hip flexor muscle next to my scar tissue.Since it is the second problem I had since coming back early November, I chose to do the rehab in Belgium so I can help when called upon.I could never turn my back on Napoli, never. Theres nothing more I would love to do than play and win [with] my team. But right now I have to make sure I am clinically 100%.Lukaku set to leave Napoli at the end of the seasonLukakus contract at Napoli expires next summer but it likely the club will try to move him on at the end of the season.He has been linked with Barcelona as they contemplate alternatives to Robert Lewandowski but it is unlikely the Catalans would be willing to pay the wages of a player with such lengthy injury problems.A more feasible scenario would see Lukaku move to a club in either Saudi Arabia or Qatar. Topics: Romelu Lukaku SSC Napoli Follow us: Jon Fisher Jon has over 20 years' experience in sports journalism having worked at the Press Association, Goal and Stats Perform, covering three World Cups, an Olympics and numerous other major sporting events. Read more from Jon Fisher
