Napoli 's anticipated way for the 2025-26 season took a exceptional turn in Admirable 2025, as their star striker Romelu Lukaku endured a serious thigh harm amid a pre-season inviting. With the Belgian sidelined for months, the Partenopei, fresh off their Serie A triumph, were shoved into urgent action in the transfer market. The club's chase driven them to Manchester United's Rasmus Hojlund -a youthful, profoundly pined for Danish forward-whose entry might shape a unused chapter for Napoli's assaulting advancement. Lukaku’s Injury and Napoli’s Dilemma Romelu Lukaku sustained a serious injury to his left thigh (rectus femoris muscle) during a pre-season win against Olympiacos on August 14, 2025. Initial medical examinations painted a grim picture: high-grade muscle damage. Although speculation suggested surgery might be necessary, Lukaku chose a conservative rehab approach after consultations with Napoli’s medical team and Belgian specialists. The recovery timeframe w...
The summer transfer window is well underway, and July 1 represents a watershed moment in the trading period. Several contracts will legally expire, causing a scramble for the autographs of high-profile free agents. Kylian Mbappe's free transfer to Real Madrid is the most significant trade of the summer. The France captain will join the European champions after Euro 2024, having scored a record-breaking 256 goals in 308 games for PSG. Even considering the cost of his signing-on fee and pay, it's an incredible coup for Carlo Ancelotti's team. Mbappe, however, is not the only free player attracting interest, and there is still plenty of talent available as potential Bosman bargains. The list of players whose contracts expire later today includes a four-time Champions League winner, a driving force in France's current Euro 2024 challenge, and the second-highest goal scorers in Borussia Dortmund and the Netherlands' history. This list also includes a former £72 million...