Blues finally reach agreement for £97m player as Chelsea announce another world class signing
Romelu Lukaku has been the target of Chelsea’s unsuccessful sales efforts over the last two years.
Chelsea paid £97 million to sign the Belgian, but during his second spell at Stamford Bridge, he never really took off.
Italy reports claim Chelsea is nearing a deal to sell Romelu Lukaku to Napoli for a price of €25 million plus bonuses.
Antonio Conte, the new manager of Napoli, is eager to sign Lukaku to a personal contract.
Victor Osimhen of Napoli, who is in negotiations with PSG, is connected to this trade.
Chelsea were interested in Osimhen but backed off due to Napoli’s high asking price. PSG is negotiating to include a fringe player in the deal for Osimhen, which could expedite Lukaku’s move to Napoli.
Chelsea announce another world class signing
Chelsea have completed the summer signing of England International Lucy Bronze
Over the course of a 17-year senior playing career which began in Sunderland in 2007 has lifted five Champions League trophies – two with Barcelona and three her former club Lyon.
And the full-back has won three WSL titles in 2013, 2014 and 2016 during spells with Liverpool and Man City, but after making the decision to leave Barcelona – she has now decided to make the move to Chelsea.
A serial winner, Bronze has put pen to paper on a two-year contract with the club and brings a wealth of experience having enjoyed plenty of success on the domestic, European and international stage.
On returning to England with CHELSEA, Bronze said: ‘To know I’m a Chelsea player still feels a little bit surreal. It’s obviously a club I know so much about and have done for such a long time. I’m really excited to be back in England. My family are so excited as well to get to more of my games.
‘I’m excited to be in London, to see what the capital holds and to be at a club that is renowned for winning so many trophies.’
General manager Paul Green commented: ‘Lucy will bring leadership to the group. She is a serial winner and a versatile defender. She has lots of experience and a winning mentality which we feel will fit well into the squad.’