Lukaku to Napoli, Conte exults: "Unique striker, I'm happy. He'll come with us against Parma"

Romelu Lukaku's arrival at Napoli is now official, and Napoli coach Antonio Conte has said he is confident he will be able to field him in the next few days: “I hope to have him available today or tomorrow, and if not, even after tomorrow, given that we train in the morning to get him in tune with the team straight away,” Conte declared in a press conference on the eve of the match against Parma. The coach did not spare praise for the new purchase: “Romelu is an atypical centre forward.

When I had him in the past, I noticed that, unlike many physically imposing strikers, he is not slow or static. Normally, strikers of that size are used as reference points in the box, but they struggle to exploit the depth.

Lukaku, on the other hand, is different: I've always defined him as an American football player, 1.90m tall but incredibly fast."

Tale he then analysed the tactical importance of the Belgian striker for his Napoli: "He is a powerful player, capable of keeping the ball and moving the team forward, but also of attacking spaces and hurting opposing defenses. For this reason I consider him unique. He is also a good person, I can vouch for him, and he knows well the responsibility he has towards Napoli and its fans."

The coach however wanted to remember the importance of other elements of the squad: “Let’s not forget Simeone and Raspadori.

They have crucial roles in the team and their contribution remains fundamental.” Conte concluded by expressing satisfaction for Lukaku's arrival: “Now I am much calmer and happier. With Romelu we add a new dimension to our attack, but we are ready to enhance all our players.”

In short

Romelu Lukaku's arrival at Napoli is now official, and Napoli coach Antonio Conte has expressed his confidence in being able to field him in the next few days: "I hope to have him…