Serie A: Why Conte chose Lukaku over Oshimen - Ex-Napoli Striker Calaio

Former Napoli Striker Emmanuele Calaio has claimed that Antonio Conte picked Romelu Lukaku over Oshimen due to Belgian leadership qualities. Conte was appointed manager of the former Serie A Champions this Summer. When he was appointed the first thing was to freeze Oshimen out of his team

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