Transfer: Lukaku's Next Club Confirmed
The Belgian striker has agreed personal terms after Napoli accepted a bid worth over €6 million, with performance-related bonuses reported.
- On Wednesday, Fenerbahce announced the signing of Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku from Napoli for €6 million plus performance-related bonuses. The 33-year-old has swapped the Italian Serie A for the Turkish Super Lig.
- Lukaku endured a frustrating campaign last season at Napoli, where injuries limited him to just seven appearances across all competitions. Despite the struggles, he scored three times for Belgium at the World Cup quarterfinals.
- "I'm fit, 100 per cent ready to go," Lukaku said, noting his emotional return to Turkey where his father, Roger, previously played for Genclerbirligi. The striker discovered the professional world there as a toddler.
- Fenerbahce, which finished second in the league last season, begins its new campaign on Saturday against Genclerbirligi. The club lost the title to Galatasaray by three points and hopes Lukaku helps close the gap.
- Football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirmed the transfer on Tuesday after verbal agreements were reached. Paperwork was finalized for the former Chelsea, Manchester United, and Inter Milan striker.
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Fenerbahce sign striker Lukaku from Napoli
Romelu Lukaku has swapped the Italian Serie A for the Turkish Super Lig after Fenerbahce announced the signing of the Belgian striker on Wednesday. Financial details were not disclosed but Italian media reported Fenerbahce agreed a €6 million fee plus performance-related bonuses for the former Chelsea, Manchester United and Inter Milan striker. “It’s an honour […]
Algemeen Dagblad
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The star Belgian striker has left Italy's Serie A for a new challenge in the Turkish Super League. Istanbul's Fenerbahçe has officially announced the signing of star forward Romelu Lukaku. The experienced striker is joining the Turkish giants on a permanent transfer. This was reported by Sport RBC.UA, citing Fenerbahçe's official press service. Transfer Fee and Expectations for the "Big Roma" Although the Yellow Canaries' management traditionall…
Radio France Internationale
France24Lukaku joins Turkish side Fenerbahce from Napoli
Fenerbahce did not specify the length of the 33-year-old Belgian's contract, nor his transfer fee. "It's an honour and a privilege to be joining your club and to join this club," Lukaku said in a video on social media addressed to Fenerbahce's fans. "I'm fit, 100 percent, ready to go." Lukaku, who has previously played for Chelsea, Manchester United and Inter Milan in a glittering but injury-plagued career, is Belgium's all-time leading scorer …
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