Romelu Lukaku ends nightmare spell at Chelsea with Napoli switch

Napoli have bolstered their forward line with the signing of striker Romelu Lukaku from Chelsea.

The well-travelled Belgian is reunited with Antonio Conte with whom he won the Scudetto at Inter Milan in 2021. Lukaku is reported to have cost Napoli around £25million with a further £12m in potential add-ons.

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Lukaku’s form at San Siro prompted Chelsea to sign the 31-year-old for a second time but he made just 26 league appearances, scoring eight times, at Stamford Bridge before being shipped out on loan to Inter and then Roma.

He has a proven record in Italy with 70 goals in 129 Serie A games.

His arrival in Naples may spell the end of Victor Osimhen’s time at the club. Nigeria international Osimhen is a target for several clubs, including Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain as well as Saudi Arabian side Al-Ahli.

Romelu is proud to be one of us!

💙 #ProudToBeNapoli | #ForzaNapoliSempre | #WelcomeLukaku pic.twitter.com/Z4R4x4LVkz

— Official SSC Napoli (@sscnapoli) August 29, 2024