Romelu Lukaku & Napoli hold 'constructive talks' after injury rehabilitation stand-off

Tensions cooled in Naples

The relationship between Lukaku and Napoli appears to be back on track following "constructive talks" between the player and club officials. The 32-year-old forward had been at the centre of a dispute regarding

While the stand-off had previously sparked

Lukaku sets the record straight

Addressing the growing speculation via social media, Lukaku was quick to reiterate his commitment to the Partenopei. "The truth is that in recent weeks I didn’t feel well physically, I underwent some checks while I was in Belgium, and it turned out there was inflammation and fluid in the iliopsoas muscle, near the scar tissue," he wrote on

"I could never turn my back on Napoli, never. There is nothing I would want more than to play and make my team win, but right now I have to make sure I am clinically 100 per cent, because lately I wasn’t, and this also weighed on me mentally."

Club shelves disciplinary measures

The resolution comes as a significant relief for Napoli, who were reportedly considering

A difficult campaign

It has been a frustrating year for Lukaku, who has been limited to just seven substitute appearances this season following a hamstring injury sustained in a pre-season friendly last August. This stands in stark contrast to his debut campaign in Naples, where he was instrumental in their Serie A title charge, netting 14 goals and providing 11 assists following his €30 million (£25.2m) move from Chelsea. With his contract at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona set to run until the summer of 2027, the club remains invested in the striker's long-term fitness following a season decimated by injury.