Romelu Lukaku was met with overwhelming excitement from Napoli fans on Wednesday as he arrived in Italy to finalize his transfer from Chelsea.
The Belgian striker, who is set to join Napoli in a €30 million ($33.3m) deal, was welcomed by a large crowd of enthusiastic supporters as he made his way to Villa Stuart for his medical tests.
Lukaku’s arrival at Ciampino Airport in Rome was highly anticipated, and his journey to the medical facility quickly turned into a chaotic scene.
As he stepped out of his vehicle, he was surrounded by a swarm of photographers and fans eager to catch a glimpse of their new star.
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Lukaku’s warm welcome and fan frenzy
The excitement reached a peak when one fan, in the rush to get close to Lukaku, accidentally fell to the ground.
Lukaku, showing his characteristic calm and kindness, stopped to help the fan back on his feet before continuing inside for his medical.
🔵🇧🇪 Napoli fans welcoming Romelu Lukaku! pic.twitter.com/BT1HmDExto
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 28, 2024
The 30-year-old striker's transfer to Napoli marks the end of a tumultuous period at Chelsea, where he was no longer in the club's plans. Lukaku, who had been on loan at Inter and Roma in the past two seasons, will now reunite with Antonio Conte, the coach with whom he enjoyed his best form at Inter.
Conte has already started preparing Lukaku for his new role at Napoli, providing him with tactical instructions to ensure a smooth transition.
Lukaku's arrival comes as a replacement for Victor Osimhen, who is expected to be sold before the transfer window closes. Napoli fans are hopeful that Lukaku will fill the void left by Osimhen and lead the club to new heights.
As Lukaku prepares to sign a contract that will keep him at Napoli until 2027, the excitement among the fans is palpable. The Belgian forward, once a record signing for Chelsea, is now ready for a fresh start in Italy, where he hopes to revive his career and make a significant impact in Serie A again.
