Belgian forward Romelu Lukaku completes move to Manchester United in record deal
Red Devils pay £75 million (HK$755 million) for striker, who signs five-year deal after passing his medical and agreeing personal terms which will see him earn over £200,000 a week
Romelu Lukaku officially completed his move from Everton to Manchester United on Monday for a reported fee of £75 million (HK$755 million), a record deal between British clubs.
The 24-year-old Belgian international striker, Everton’s record Premier League goalscorer, signed a five-year deal after passing his medical and agreeing personal terms which will see him earn over £200,000 a week.
“Romelu is a natural fit for Manchester United. He is a big personality and a big player. It is only natural that he wants to develop his career at the biggest club,” said United manager Jose Mourinho.
Mourinho, who landed the League Cup and Europa League last term after spending big in 2016, including a world-record £89 million on Lukaku’s close friend Paul Pogba, added he was looking forward to collaborating with the Belgian again.
The Portuguese manager had sold him for £28 million to Everton in 2014 during his second spell in charge of Chelsea.
“He will be a great addition to the group and I know they will make him very welcome,” said Mourinho, who will take extra pleasure in having denied Chelsea their top transfer target of the close season. “I am really looking forward to working with him again.”