Football is full of fascinating narratives, viewpoints and angles, and one that can sometimes be forgotten is that of the football agent. Whether theyโre a liked or divisive character, the agent is, of course, a huge catalyst in the modern game.
In Italy, one of the most renowned figures is Federico Pastorello. The 52-year-old is the owner of P&P Sports Management and boasts a wealth of experience that culminated in him receiving Tuttosportโs Golden Agent Trophy in 2021. Currently, some familiar names among many on his roster include Interโs Ange-Yoan Bonny, Napoliโs Alex Meret, and Cagliariโs Semih Kilicsoy.
Tuttosport recently sat down with the Trentino native and discussed one of his latest clients, Romelu Lukaku.ย
Home-bound Lukaku determined to return after devastating injury
Romelu Lukakuโs 2025-26 season stuttered before the first hurdle even arrived, as in preseason, he sustained a serious tear in his left thigh. Expected to be sidelined for months of this campaign, the striker turned down surgery later in August to pursue more conservative modes of therapy.ย Pastorello spoke of the 32-year-oldโs attitude, even in some difficult times.ย
โRomelu is great. We spoke just yesterday. Heโs working hard in Brussels with the Belgian National Teamโs fitness training staff. Obviously, he was disappointed to be excluded from the Champions League squad, but heโll push forward to get back to his best, stronger than before.โ
According to Pastorello, whose agency completed 66 transfers for a total of โฌ293 million this year, his new client is prepared to exceed any expectations.
โI can anticipate that when the date of his return to training with Napoli is announced, he will certainly be back earlierโฆ Romelu is a striker who shifts the balance. When heโs on the pitch, he instils courage in his teammates and raises concerns in his rivalsโฆโ
Conteโs โcomplete and deep squadโ touted to win consecutive league titlesย
Last season, Lukakuโs first season in Naples saw him notch 14 Serie A goals 36 appearances as the Partenopei won the Scudetto. For the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona residents, this is a feat that the agent expects to see again.ย
โNapoli are my favourite for the Scudetto. And not just because theyโre already alone at the top of the league after four games without Lukaku.
โThe club have done a great job in the transfer market, providing Conte with a complete and deep squad. And the Salento coach is in his season with the Azzurri: the โmechanismsโ of the engine are well-oiled. They won the title despite losing Kvaratskhelia in Januaryโฆโ.
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