The issue of Romelu Lukaku’s jersey number at Napoli remains unresolved, as the club has recently displayed a jersey featuring his name with the number 11, Okay.ng reports.
Earlier reports had suggested that the newly recruited striker would don the number 9 jersey following Victor Osimhen’s exclusion from Napoli’s squad for the season.
However, a recent post on the club’s official X (formerly Twitter) page showed Lukaku’s name on a jersey with the number 11, raising questions about the final decision.
This development has sparked speculation among fans and pundits alike, with some viewing it as a subtle response to the circulating rumors, while others consider it a possible backtrack from the club’s initial plans.
Lukaku, who joined Napoli from Chelsea, is expected to play a pivotal role in leading the attack for Antonio Conte’s side this season.
Despite the ongoing uncertainty surrounding his jersey number, reports indicate that Lukaku’s choice of the number 11 is unrelated to the situation with Osimhen.
