Napoli officially announces the signing of Lukaku in a €30 million deal

Napoli officially announces the signing of Lukaku in a €30 million deal

Napoli officially announces the signing of Lukaku in a €30 million deal

Romelu Lukaku was confirmed as a new signing for Napoli on Thursday afternoon, marking a significant move in the 31-year-old forward's career.

The Belgian striker has signed a three-year contract with the Italian club, which will keep him at Napoli until June 2027. This transfer is seen as a major coup for Napoli, as Lukaku brings a wealth of experience and a proven goal-scoring record that could greatly enhance their attacking options.

According to reports from the Italian press, the deal between Napoli and Chelsea was finalized for a transfer fee of €30 million. In addition to this initial fee, the agreement includes potential add-ons that could see Chelsea receiving up to €15 million in bonuses, depending on Lukaku's performance and Napoli's achievements during his tenure at the club. This structure reflects a common trend in modern football transfers, where clubs often agree on performance-related incentives to maximize the value of their investments.

Lukaku's move to Napoli marks the end of his time with Chelsea, a club he joined for the second time in his career in 2021. However, his return to Stamford Bridge did not go as planned. After a promising start, Lukaku found himself out of favor under different managers and struggled to secure a regular starting spot. His lack of consistent playing time led to a series of loan spells, first returning to Inter Milan for the 2021-2022 season and then moving to AS Roma for the 2022-2023 season. These loans allowed him to maintain his form and fitness while contributing significantly to both clubs.

At Inter Milan, Lukaku played a key role in helping the team secure the Serie A title in the 2020-2021 season, where his partnership with Lautaro Martínez was pivotal in their attacking setup. Despite being on loan, his performances were instrumental, and he quickly became a fan favorite. Similarly, during his time at AS Roma, Lukaku continued to showcase his abilities, providing crucial goals and assists that helped the club in domestic and European competitions.

Before his stints with Inter and Roma, Lukaku had already established himself as one of Europe's most potent strikers. His career has seen him play for several top clubs across England and Europe. At Manchester United, he was a key figure in their attack, contributing significantly during his two seasons at Old Trafford. Before that, he had a highly successful spell at Everton, where he became the club's top scorer in the Premier League and demonstrated his prowess as a complete forward, capable of both scoring and creating goals.

Lukaku's journey in English football began with Chelsea, who first signed him from Anderlecht in 2011. However, after limited opportunities in his initial stint, he was loaned out to West Bromwich Albion, where he made an immediate impact, helping them secure a respectable finish in the Premier League. His performances at West Brom earned him a move to Everton, where he truly flourished and caught the eye of Manchester United.

Now, as Lukaku embarks on this new chapter with Napoli, he is expected to be a key player in their quest for domestic and European success. Napoli, who won the Serie A title in the 2022-2023 season, are looking to build on their recent successes and further solidify their position as one of Italy's top clubs. Lukaku’s experience in Serie A, coupled with his physical presence and goal-scoring ability, makes him a valuable addition to their squad.

His signing also comes at a crucial time for Napoli, as they aim to compete on multiple fronts, including the Champions League. Lukaku’s experience in European competitions will be invaluable for Napoli, who are keen to make a deeper run in the tournament. His ability to perform on the big stage and in high-pressure situations will be an asset to Luciano Spalletti’s side.

As the new season approaches, Napoli fans will be eager to see how Lukaku integrates into the team and what impact he can make in Serie A and beyond. The transfer has generated significant excitement among the supporters, who are hopeful that Lukaku's arrival will help the club continue its upward trajectory and bring more silverware to Naples.

  • Top Countries
  • Around the web
Arteta predicts a  big summer  at Arsenal and makes transfer promises

Arteta predicts a 'big summer' at Arsenal and makes transfer promises

This season, Arsenal is most likely not going to win the Premier League. So, it has to happen next year. In London, they have big plans, and manager Mikel Arteta revealed them ahead of the clash with Fulham.

Liverpool announces plans for summer preparations

Liverpool announces plans for summer preparations

Liverpool, under manager Arne Slot, will return to Asia this summer for preparations ahead of the next season. The current Premier League leaders will also officially open a new stadium during their visit.

Injury update Haaland: City striker sidelined for five to seven weeks

Injury update Haaland: City striker sidelined for five to seven weeks

Erling Haaland will be unavailable for Manchester City for the next five to seven weeks. Coach Pep Guardiola confirmed this during the press conference ahead of the match against Leicester City, where Ruud van Nistelrooij is the manager.

Gimenez shares in AC Milan s penalty woes:  Pulisic wanted to give him confidence

Gimenez shares in AC Milan's penalty woes: 'Pulisic wanted to give him confidence'

Santiago Gimenez was the unfortunate figure for AC Milan on Sunday after missing a penalty against Napoli. The former Feyenoord striker's miss adds to AC Milan’s already poor penalty statistics this season. This happened despite Christian Pulisic trying to boost his teammate's confidence by allowing him to take the spot-kick.

Simeone keeps his lips sealed about Álvarez penalty incident

Simeone keeps his lips sealed about Álvarez penalty incident

The penalty incident during the Champions League clash between Atlético Madrid and Real Madrid is still a hot topic. But Atlético coach Diego Simeone is done with all the questions about it three weeks later.

Arteta has good news for Arsenal fans

Arteta has good news for Arsenal fans

Mikel Arteta had good news to share about Bukayo Saka during Monday afternoon’s press conference. Arsenal’s star player has been sidelined with an injury since late December, but he is fit enough to make his comeback against Fulham on Tuesday.

La Liga files a complaint against Barça over incorrect accounting in the Olmo case

La Liga files a complaint against Barça over incorrect accounting in the Olmo case

Another chapter has been added to Barcelona's financial headache on Wednesday. La Liga is set to file a complaint against the Catalans for failing to fulfill the financial commitments made during the temporary registration of Dani Olmo and Pau Víctor, according to reports.

Manchester United manager has a message for Fernandes:  He s not going anywhere

Manchester United manager has a message for Fernandes: 'He's not going anywhere'

If Bruno Fernandes wants to leave Manchester United this summer, he's out of luck. Manager Rúben Amorim has made it clear that the Portuguese player is not allowed to leave under any circumstances. He stated this ahead of the match against Nottingham Forest.

Matthäus enjoys  Mario Götze wine :  I also see him smiling a lot more

Matthäus enjoys 'Mario Götze wine': 'I also see him smiling a lot more'

Former German international Lothar Matthäus is full of praise for the role Mario Götze is currently playing at Eintracht Frankfurt. The former PSV player was the match-winner last Sunday in the home game against VfB Stuttgart.

Müller s farewell doesn t sit well with Bayern legend Lahm either

Müller's farewell doesn't sit well with Bayern legend Lahm either

Philipp Lahm has spoken out about Thomas Müller's impending departure from Bayern Munich. The former left-back is not in favor of the club's decision not to extend Müller's expiring contract.

Odd:1.38