Lukaku seals 'emotional' move to Fenerbahce
Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku has joined Turkish side Fenerbahce from Napoli for an undisclosed fee and contract length.
Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku has officially signed with Turkish club Fenerbahce from Napoli. The 33-year-old, who had a challenging injury-plagued season last year, played just seven matches for Napoli across all competitions. Lukaku, the record goalscorer for Belgium, returns to Turkey where he spent his formative years in the late 1990s while his father Roger played for Genclerbirligi.
In a video message to Fenerbahce's supporters, Lukaku expressed his excitement and gratitude, stating, "It's an honour and a privilege to be joining your club. I am fit, 100%, ready to go. This is an emotional moment returning to Turkey, where I lived as a young kid and discovered the professional world with my dad."
The terms of the transfer, including the fee and length of contract, have not been disclosed. Despite his injury struggles, Lukaku still managed to score three goals at this summer's World Cup. Previously a forward for Chelsea, Everton, and Manchester United, Lukaku has won multiple titles, including the Belgian championship with Anderlecht, a FIFA Club World Cup with Chelsea, and Scudettos with Inter Milan and Napoli.
Fenerbahce, who have failed to win a Turkish league title since 2014, are now looking to add another strong forward to their squad. This summer, Fenerbahce has also signed another former Manchester United player, Mason Greenwood, from Marseille.
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