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Romelu Lukaku could make debut for Fenerbahçe against father's former club
Romelu Lukaku has been officially presented at Fenerbahçe, and it is unclear if he will play on Saturday.
On Wednesday, Romelu Lukaku (33) was officially introduced at Fenerbahçe, where he recently completed his transfer. This follows successful medical tests conducted on Thursday, giving him the opportunity to debut.
Fenerbahçe starts the league on Saturday with a match against Gençlerbirliği. Lukaku's debut could be especially symbolic, as Gençlerbirliği is the club where Lukaku's father, Roger, played.
Whether Lukaku will actually appear on the pitch for this match has yet to be confirmed. Both Het Nieuwsblad and Gazet van Antwerpen report that expectations regarding his playing time remain unclear.
The transfer to the Turkish club is seen as an important step in Lukaku's career, following his previous experiences in various European competitions. He will have to wait to see if he can get his first minutes in this opening match.
Fenerbahçe fans are excited about Lukaku's arrival, particularly due to the symbolism of the match against his father's former club. This adds to the curiosity surrounding his role in the team.