Recent updates confirm that Romelu Lukaku, the newly signed striker for Serie A side Napoli, will be donning the number 11 jersey for the 2024/2025 season, rather than the number 9 jersey initially linked to him.
Earlier reports had suggested that Lukaku, who joined Napoli from Chelsea, might inherit the number 9 jersey previously worn by Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen. However, official sources from Napoli have clarified the situation.
Osimhen has been excluded from Napoli’s squad for the new season, leading to speculation that his iconic number 9 jersey would be transferred to Lukaku. These rumors gained traction on social media, with fans and analysts closely following the developments.
In a recent update shared on the club’s X page on Saturday, August 31, 2024, Napoli revealed a jersey featuring Lukaku’s name with the number 11. This official confirmation appears to address the earlier speculation and indicates that Lukaku will indeed wear the number 11 jersey for the upcoming season.
Lukaku, under the management of Antonio Conte, is expected to play a pivotal role in Napoli’s attacking line-up this season. The decision to allocate him the number 11 jersey marks a clear departure from the initial rumors about the number 9.
The Belgian striker’s adaptation to his new role and jersey number will be closely watched by fans and analysts alike as the new Serie A season unfolds.
