The jersey number for Napoli’s new signing, Romelu Lukaku, has become a topic of speculation after the club displayed a shirt with his name and the number 11, despite earlier reports suggesting he would wear the number 9.
Lukaku, who joined Napoli from Chelsea, was initially expected to take the number 9 jersey after Victor Osimhen was reportedly left out of the squad for the season.
However, in a recent post on the club’s X page, a jersey featuring Lukaku’s name and the number 11 was showcased, raising questions about the earlier claims.
The sudden appearance of Lukaku’s name alongside the number 11 is being interpreted by some as either a subtle response to ongoing rumors or a potential backtrack by the club regarding his squad number.
Lukaku is anticipated to be a key player for Antonio Conte’s side this season, but the uncertainty surrounding his jersey number has added an unexpected twist to his arrival at the club.
Sources close to the situation suggest that Lukaku’s choice of the number 11 is unrelated to the situation with Osimhen.
