During an extensive interview with SportMediaset, Federico Pastorello, a prominent agent representing several players including the Napoli striker Romelu Lukaku, offered insights into his client`s recovery. Pastorello spoke about Lukaku`s dedication to accelerating his return from injury, stating: “For anyone who knows Romelu, this commitment is no surprise. He is a young man possessing exceptional willpower and determination, in addition to being extremely professional. The sole point I wish to convey is that he is working tirelessly to come back stronger than ever. Certain injuries undeniably leave their mark, yet they also present a crucial opportunity to reset, both physically and mentally. I am thoroughly convinced that his rigorous preparation will enable him to return even more formidable. He harbors an intensified desire to fight, to make a significant impact, and to help the team achieve its objectives. Despite an unfortunate start to the season, it will not be long until coach Conte has an additional, powerful asset at his disposal.”
Alex Meret`s Napoli Future Amidst Competition
Shifting focus to another client, Pastorello addressed the situation of Napoli goalkeeper Alex Meret, who now faces increased competition from Milinkovic-Savic—a scenario that certainly isn`t straightforward to manage. Pastorello clarified the goalkeeper`s position: “Alex was one of the most sought-after players as his contract approached its expiry, yet he consistently expressed his desire to renew with Napoli. The negotiations were protracted only because specific economic and contractual objectives needed to be meticulously met. Neither party ever showed any hesitation. He received four or five concrete offers, including some from abroad, but his clear intention was to remain in Naples. Furthermore, he renewed his contract with full awareness that a high-caliber second goalkeeper would be brought in; coach Conte was explicitly clear about this with both Alex and me. Vanja [Milinkovic-Savic] possesses different characteristics from Alex, and currently, the coach is implementing some rotation. However, despite this foreseen situation, Alex never harbored any doubts about his decision.”
