Rumors have surfaced about a potential loan move for 26-year-old Italian center-forward Lorenzo Lucca to rejoin Udinese in the January transfer window, a move reportedly aimed at revitalizing his career after his transfer to Napoli last summer. However, Udinese’s transfer director, Gian Luca Nani, has commented on these reports, telling the club’s official TV channel that he finds the speculation “strange.”
Nani elaborated that Napoli paid a significant fee for Lucca, and the player’s current salary is beyond Udinese’s financial reach, making a loan with his wages covered seem unlikely. While not completely dismissing the possibility of unexpected developments in football, Nani indicated he is leaning towards ruling out this transfer, stating that the club does not believe it is appropriate to initiate discussions for such a deal.
Lucca, who has five caps for Italy, is contracted to Napoli until June 2030. Transfermarkt estimates his current market value at €20.00 million. Lazio has also been mentioned in connection with the player.
