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Romelu Lukaku has reflected on his career journey so far, insisting there was one club he should never have joined.
Napoli striker Romelu Lukaku has revealed a significant regret from his 2017 transfer, admitting he never wanted to join Manchester United.
The 32-year-old moved from Everton to Jose Mourinho’s Manchester United for a reported £75 million in the summer of 2017.
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08:36 - 26.06.2025
How I convinced De Bruyne to join Napoli — Scudetto winner Lukaku opens up
Romelu Lukaku has revealed the role he played in convincing compatriot Kevin De Bruyne to join him at Napoli.
During his two-year stint at Old Trafford, Lukaku was among the Premier League’s top forwards, scoring 42 goals in 96 appearances across all competitions.
However, he disclosed that his heart was set on returning to Chelsea. In an interview with Het Nieuwsblad,
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"I had already told everyone: I’m going to Chelsea. But suddenly, Mourinho called me to say that Manchester United had made an offer. I came back from vacation, and suddenly there was an agreement with Everton.
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"I said to Mino (Raiola, after the move): 'I don’t want this', and then I decided now I’m doing everything myself."
The ex-Everton man is now revitalised at Napoli and led them to the Italian league title last season. He is also Belgium's record goalscorer.
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