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The Serie A club are now willing to sell their star forward after he fought with teammates over a penalty

Udinese striker Lorenzo Lucca is facing an uncertain future at the club after a controversial penalty incident against Lecce on Friday night.

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Reports in Italy suggest the club could cash in on him this summer, with interest from other Serie A clubs in the summer.

Lucca’s penalty controversy sparks internal chaos

Lucca found himself at the centre of a storm when he ignored team orders and took a penalty meant for captain Florian Thauvin.

The striker confidently dispatched his spot-kick into the top corner, but his decision caused heated arguments among his teammates and frustration for head coach Kosta Runjaic.

The German tactician wasted no time in sending a message, immediately substituting Lucca after his goal and later describing the act as a violation of the club’s “hierarchies.”

Italian outlet La Gazzetta dello Sport branded the incident “embarrassing” and “inexplicable at this level,” while Udinese are reportedly set to fine Lucca for his actions.

Udinese ready to sell amid Juventus and Milan interest

The fallout from the penalty fiasco could accelerate Lucca’s departure, with La Gazzetta dello Sport reporting that Udinese are considering selling him in the summer.

The 23-year-old was linked with Milan in January before the Rossoneri opted to sign Santiago Giménez for €32 million.

Juventus are also monitoring the situation, as they continue their search for a long-term replacement for Dusan Vlahovic.

While Victor Osimhen remains their “dream” signing, Lucca is viewed as a more affordable alternative, with Udinese reportedly valuing him at around €30 million.

Whether this penalty controversy will dent his market appeal remains to be seen, but it has undoubtedly put his future at Udinese in doubt.