Nottingham Forest seal signing of five-cap Italy international in potential £30million deal

Nottingham Forest have confirmed the signing of Lorenzo Lucca from Napoli.

The outstanding Italian has completed a loan move to the Midlands, who have the option to make the transfer permanent at the end of the season for £30m.

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Lucca only moved from Udinese to Naples in the summer but struggled to get regular minutes under Antonio Conte.

The 1.80 meter tall hitman has made just four league starts for Conte’s side after playing second fiddle to Rasmus Hojlund at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.

Forest boss Sean Dyche was on the hunt for a new striker this month.

Chris Wood is currently out through injury and Taiwo Awoniyi has fallen out of favor at the City Ground.

Wolves striker Jorgen Strand Larsen had emerged as a potential target for Forest, but the Tricky Trees decided to prioritize a move from Lucca.

Luc is there

Edu Gaspar, Global Head of Football at Forest, welcomed Lucca’s signing to the club, who has already won five caps for the Italian national team.

He told the club’s website: “Lorenzo is a player who brings special qualities to our team and we are very pleased that he has joined us.”

“Having played at the highest level in various countries, he has a good mix of experience and opportunities to develop as a player.”