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Napoli sign Lukaku from Chelsea for £30m
Italian club Napoli have signed Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku from Chelsea in a deal said to be worth around £30m.
Napoli’s move for Lukaku has been driven by their manager Antonio Conte, under whom the Belgian enjoyed two prolific seasons for Inter Milan from 2019 to 2021.
Lukaku, 31, scored 24 league goals as he won Serie A title under Conte in 2021, with his form sparking Chelsea’s decision to recruit him.
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Speaking in a pre-match news conference, Conte said Lukaku could make his Napoli debut in Saturday’s game against Parma.
Lukaku’s departure comes as Chelsea midfielder Tino Anjorin also moves to Italy’s Serie A, joining Empoli on a three-year deal.
Meanehile, Chelsea and Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli are both in talks to sign Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen, 25, which will help Napoli offset their spending.
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