A remarkable signing for the Turkish giant
Belgian star Romelu Lukaku has edged closer to a new chapter in the Turkish league after Fenerbahce reached an agreement with Napoli over the transfer of the veteran striker. The deal comes just days after Egyptian star Mohamed Salah's move to Trabzonspor.
Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano confirmed the transfer is done, with Fenerbahce landing the green light from Napoli once both parties struck a deal.
Writing on X, Romano revealed that Fenerbahce tabled a fresh offer yesterday evening worth more than 6 million euros. Napoli accepted, and Lukaku agreed all personal terms.
So far, the agreement between the two clubs and the player remains verbal. The official documents will be examined and exchanged today, paving the way to finalise the deal.
The timing is striking. Salah has already chosen a fresh start in Turkey through Trabzonspor after the end of his Liverpool journey, meaning Turkish football has welcomed two of the game's biggest names in a single transfer window.
Salah's arrival caused a huge stir. Trabzonspor beat off competition from rival Turkish clubs to seal the deal, and fans and media alike seized on the move.
Lukaku, meanwhile, is preparing to leave Napoli after his spell with the Italian club and join a Fenerbahce side hungry to strengthen their attack with a big name and real experience.
The Belgian striker now follows in Salah's footsteps to the Turkish league, even if the pair have picked different clubs. Turkey looks an increasingly attractive destination for the game's elite right now.
One final step remains. Lukaku must complete the official procedures and documents before Fenerbahce announce the move.