Lukaku on the Move: Napoli Agrees with Chelsea

Romelu Lukaku is set to make a move! An agreement has been reached as Napoli presents a new and enhanced offer for the Chelsea striker. Napoli have tabled a fresh bid for Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku, worth over €30 million (£25m/$33.5m).

Various sources are now confirming that Chelsea has agreed to a deal with Napoli for striker Romelu Lukaku, following several months of discussions between the two clubs.

Napoli agree deal to sign Romelu Lukaku from Chelsea, is finally done Chelsea accept €30m fixed fee plus add-ons up to €15m for €45m potential package, permanent deal. Lukaku will sign the 3-year contract as a Napoli player, so valid until June 2027 as he only wants to re-join Antonio Conte

Lukaku had agreed personal terms with Antonio Conte’s side several weeks ago. He is now set to put pen to paper on a three-year contract at the Stadio Maradona, which will run until the summer of 2027.

Napoli will be the third Serie A club that Lukaku has represented in his career thus far, following a Scudetto win with Inter under the aforementioned Conte. He would later return to San Siro on loan following his €113m move to Chelsea in 2021.

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There was also a spell on loan with Roma last term, where he scored 21 goals from 47 appearances in all competitions.

• Napoli table new Lukaku bid: What happened?

According to Gianluca Di Marzio, Napoli has made a fresh offer for Lukaku as they seek to reintroduce him to Serie A. This latest bid amounts to €30 million (£25 million), with additional bonuses included. Transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano reports that both clubs have reached an agreement, and Lukaku is set to sign a three-year contract. Napoli’s manager, Antonio Conte, is reportedly eager to reunite with the Belgian forward, having previously collaborated with him at Inter.

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• The Overarching perspective: Set to secure the striker’s signature

The broader context reveals that the latest proposal, although better than earlier offers, includes extended payment terms as Napoli grapples with uncertainty surrounding Victor Osimhen’s future. The Nigerian forward has been the subject of intense speculation regarding a potential transfer this summer, with Chelsea and Arsenal reportedly keen on securing his services, yet no concrete developments have emerged.

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