Napoli in the running for the title, the striker: "Every game is a final. A special relationship with Conte"
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“Do I believe in the Scudetto? When you play football, you do it for a specific reason.” Romelu Lukaku does not hide Napoli's ambitions and relaunches the challenge to Inter and Atalanta in view of the final rush.
The Italian striker, in an exclusive interview with Radio Crc (official partner of the club), speaks without filters: “We approach every game with the mentality of improving ourselves. Every game is a final, and we prepare ourselves as best we can right from training. Then we’ll see where we get to.”
NAPLES, A PASSION THAT CAPTURES YOU
The former Inter and Chelsea player talks about his impact with the city: “After a short time you understand that you represent a people. I remember my arrival at the hotel: I immediately perceived how fundamental Napoli is for the people. Mertens had spoken to me about it, but experiencing it was extraordinary. The affection of the fans gives you incredible energy, even when away.”
CONTE, ONE MORE ENGINE
On the relationship with the technical, Lukaku admits: “I don’t feel privileged, on the contrary: with him the expectations on me are always high. But this responsibility has made me grow. I will always be grateful to him.”
INTER FAVORITE, ATALANTA DANGEROUS. BUT NAPOLI DOESN'T GIVE UP
On the race for the Scudetto, the Belgian is clear: "L 'Inter is the favorite, they have a strong squad. Atalanta is doing very well and has what it takes. Us? Last season is over, now we want to show our worth. To make dreams come true you have to work every day.”
And he adds: “Winning is fantastic, but winning again is even more so. The coach, as a footballer, enjoyed every triumph, and we want to experience those same emotions together with the city. We don’t feel full.”
GOAL 400? “IT’S THE TEAM THAT COUNTS”
Sunday against the Milan could mark his 400th goal in his career, but Lukaku tones things down: “It’s incredible, but what matters is the team’s result. We’re facing a strong opponent, but we’re ready. The coach is making us work at our best.”
A declaration of intent: Napoli does not want to stop. And with Lukaku, the dream of the Scudetto is more alive than ever.
Article published on March 27, 2025 - 15pm
