Lukaku seals ’emotional’ move to Fenerbahce
Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku has joined Turkish side Fenerbahce from Napoli. The 33-year-old struggled with injuries last season and made only seven appearances in all competitions for the Serie A side. Belgium’s record goalscorer returns to Turkey where he lived during the 1996-1997 season when his father Roger was playing professionally for the Super Lig […]
Belgian football star Romelu Lukaku has completed his transfer from Napoli to Turkish club Fenerbahce. The 33-year-old striker, who had a difficult injury-plagued season last year, made just seven appearances for Napoli. Lukaku, Belgium's all-time leading goalscorer, returns to the country he called home during his youth when his father Roger played for Turkish Super Lig club Genclerbirligi.
In a video message to Fenerbahce supporters, Lukaku expressed his pride and excitement at joining the club, stating he is fully fit and ready to play. The terms of the transfer and contract length have not been disclosed. Despite a season marred by injuries, Lukaku managed to score three goals at the 2018 World Cup. A versatile player, Lukaku has won numerous titles including the Belgian league with Anderlecht, a FIFA Club World Cup with Chelsea, and league championships with Inter Milan and Napoli.
This move marks Lukaku's second summer transfer to Fenerbahce, following the signing of Mason Greenwood from Marseille. Fenerbahce, who have not won the Turkish league title since 2014, have finished as runner-ups to Galatasaray in the past four seasons.
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