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Romelu Lukaku joins Fenerbahçe after a challenging season

Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku has left Napoli to sign with Fenerbahçe, as confirmed by the Turkish club.

12 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Romelu Lukaku has officially transferred to the Turkish club Fenerbahçe after a turbulent season at Napoli. According to L'Équipe, the transfer fee is reported to be around 6 million euros.

After several months of struggles in Italy, 33-year-old Lukaku is set to embark on a new adventure in the Turkish league. La Libre Belgique reports that this move aims to allow him to regain playing time and revive his career.

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