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Romelu Lukaku has shown respect to Super Eagles star Victor Osimhen by rejecting the opportunity to take the forward jersey.
The Belgian joined Napoli on the final day of the transfer window as a replacement for wantaway striker Osimhen.
Osimhen’s transfer move to Chelsea was the biggest news this summer, but the move later failed to materialise.
Following the failed move to Chelsea, Napoli excluded Osimhen’s name from the team list for the season.
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Lukaku respects Osimhen
Romelu Lukaku joined Napoli at the end of the summer transfer window and turned down the chance to wear Victor Osimhen's No. 9 shirt.
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According to reports from Tuttonapoli and Il Mattino, Lukaku declined Napoli's invitation to wear the No. 9 shirt out of respect for Osimhen.
Everyone seemed to believe that the Nigerian international still owned the No. 9 shirt even if he is not on the Serie A team.
The 31-year-old opted for the number 11 jersey, which he was seen wearing during his debut against Parma.
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Lukaku's Napoli career got off to a great start against Parma as he scored an equaliser to kickstart a comeback for his team.
He scored in the 92nd minute, giving Napoli a lead that lasted until Andre Frank Zambo Anguissa's 96th-minute victory.
Napoli went on to seal a 2-1 victory over Parma in the Serie A, making it their second win in a row.
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