Napoli gambles on Udinese striker Lorenzo Lucca's head

Napoli secured the services of striker Lorenzo Luca through a loan agreement with Udinese that mandates a permanent transfer. The 25-year-old forward, who was born in Moncalieri on September 10, 2000, brings five appearances for the Italian national team to his new club. Luca demonstrated exceptional form during the previous campaign by finding the net 12 times across 33 league appearances while adding two strikes in cup competition. His aerial prowess stands out among Serie A forwards, as he converted eight headed chances since entering the top flight and led the division with five such goals last term. The acquisition addresses Napoli's attacking needs after Luca became the youngest player to reach 20 league goals since the 2023/2024 season began.