Lukaku on moment he knew Napoli could win and smile at De Bruyne call | OneFootball

Romelu Lukaku reveals the moment he realised Antonio Conte and Napoli could win the Scudetto this season, then smiles when asked if he spoke to Kevin De Bruyne. ‘No comment.’

The Partenopei went into the final round of the Serie A campaign only one point clear of Inter, so when news came through that the Nerazzurri were winning away to Como, the pressure was on.

Scott McTominay put them in front against Cagliari, with Lukaku scoring the second goal to make sure.

Lukaku relishing Napoli title triumph

epa12129599 Players of SSC Napoli celebrate winning the 2024/2025 Serie A title after the Italian Serie A soccer match between SSC Napoli and Cagliari Calcio, in Naples, Italy, 23 May 2025. SSC Napoli won their fourth league title. EPA-EFE/CIRO FUSCO

“I am feeling so many emotions right now. I am moved for the team and these players, we worked so hard, but we did it and that’s the important thing,” Lukaku told DAZN.

The striker has an extraordinary record when working with Conte, scoring 78 goals and providing 27 assists in 133 games together.

“We all won, I was just a small part of this team. We thought only about the team, everyone was important, whether they played regularly or not, that is how we took it home.”

NAPLES, ITALY – MAY 23: Romelu Lukaku of Napoli celebrates scoring his team’s second goal during the Serie A match between Napoli and Cagliari at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on May 23, 2025 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images)

During stoppages and with a 2-0 lead, Lukaku was on the bench telling everyone to delay the Scudetto celebration, revealing what made him so pessimistic.

“I told the lads we had to wait, because when I was a kid, I watched the Champions League Final when Manchester United beat Bayern Munich. Since then, I learned it’s never over until the referee blows the whistle,” said the Belgian.

In that match, Bayern Munich were leading 1-0 until stoppages, when Manchester United scored twice totally against the run of play to win 2-1 and lift the trophy.

“I knew what the coach was capable of and thought from the start we could do something important. We proved our maturity, showed improvement, and after the game at home to Inter, I thought we really do have a big chance of winning.”

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 11: Kevin De Bruyne of Manchester City looks on during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Knockout Play-off first leg match between Manchester City and Real Madrid C.F. at Manchester City Stadium on February 11, 2025 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Napoli are looking to bring in free agent De Bruyne after the end of his contract with Manchester City. Considering they are teammates in the Belgium squad, has he spoken to the midfielder?

“No comment,” grinned Lukaku.