Romelu Lukaku has completed his transfer from Chelsea to Napoli for £30 million.
The move marks a reunion with former manager Antonio Conte, who previously managed Lukaku at Inter Milan.
Lukaku’s time at Chelsea was marked by inconsistency and frustration. He rejoined the club in 2021 for a record £97.5 million but struggled to find his footing.
After spending the past two seasons on loan at Inter Milan and Roma, he has now made a permanent return to Italy.
Napoli’s acquisition of Lukaku aligns with their ambitions to compete at the highest level.
The club is also exploring the possibility of signing Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen from Napoli, which could help offset the cost of Lukaku’s transfer.
Meanwhile, Chelsea midfielder Tino Anjorin has joined Empoli on a three-year deal. Anjorin’s departure further signifies Chelsea’s ongoing efforts to restructure their squad and reduce their wage bill.
Lukaku’s move to Napoli marks the end of a disappointing chapter in his Chelsea career.
Despite initial hopes of a successful return, his time at Stamford Bridge was plagued by injuries, a public fallout with the club, and a lack of consistent form.
