Official: Napoli have confirmed the permanent signing of Romelu Lukaku from Chelsea on a 3-year contract

Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku has departed Chelsea and joined Napoli in a significant transfer deal valued at €30m (£25m/$33m) with additional add-ons. The move sees Lukaku reuniting with manager Antonio Conte, under whom he achieved prolific success at Inter Milan. His new three-year contract with Napoli marks a crucial development for the Italian club and could potentially impact the future of Victor Osimhen, who has drawn interest from Chelsea.

This transfer represents a notable loss for Chelsea, who initially secured Lukaku’s services for a staggering £97.5m ($128m). Nonetheless, they have successfully managed to offload his hefty wages. Amidst Lukaku’s departure, reports have surfaced indicating Chelsea’s pursuit of Osimhen, although they may encounter resistance as the Nigerian forward is considering an attractive offer from Al-Hilal in the Saudi Pro League.

Lukaku’s previous collaboration with Conte at Inter Milan was marked by outstanding performances, leading to his return to Stamford Bridge. His standout record of 64 goals in 95 matches under Conte’s management reflects the potential impact he can bring to Napoli. Fans are eager to witness Lukaku’s potential debut for Napoli, which could occur as soon as this weekend against Parma or following the international break in the encounter against Cagliari on September 15.