Lukaku seals 'emotional' move to Fenerbahce

What the report says

Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku has completed a move from Napoli to Fenerbahce, according to BBC Sport Football. The 33-year-old has signed for the Turkish club on terms that have not been made public, with the transfer fee and contract length undisclosed.

BBC Sport reported that Lukaku had a difficult season in Italy because of injuries and made only seven appearances in all competitions for Napoli. He is Belgium’s record goalscorer and has also played for Chelsea, Everton, West Bromwich Albion and Manchester United in England, as well as Inter Milan and Anderlecht earlier in his career.

The move carries personal significance for Lukaku, who said in a social media message that returning to Turkey was emotional because he lived there as a young child while his father, Roger Lukaku, played for Genclerbirligi. He said he was fit and ready to play. BBC Sport also noted that he scored three goals at this summer’s World Cup despite his injury issues.

Fenerbahce have been pushing to end a long wait for the Turkish league title and finished runners-up again last season. Lukaku is the second former Manchester United forward to join the club this summer, after Mason Greenwood, adding further interest to a transfer that combines sporting need with a strong personal connection.