Key Takeaways:
- Fenerbahce have reached an agreement with Napoli for Romelu Lukaku at a €6m fee plus bonuses
- Lukaku had joined Napoli for €30m plus bonuses from Chelsea in the summer of 2024 and contributed to their Serie A title campaign
- Part of Lukaku’s medical with Fenerbahce has already been completed, and he is expected to travel to Istanbul
Agreement Reached Between Fenerbahce and Napoli
Sportingpedia sources have indicated that Fenerbahce and Napoli have settled on a transfer fee for Romelu Lukaku. The Turkish side are set to pay €6m plus additional bonuses to secure the Belgian striker’s services.
🚨🟡🔵 Romelu Lukaku to Fenerbahçe, here we go! Green light from Napoli as club to club agreement has been reached.
New bid revealed last night worth over €6m has been accepted, Lukaku has also agreed all terms.
Verbal agreement so far, paperwork to be checked today. pic.twitter.com/LrgF8wwXxK
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 11, 2026
Lukaku’s Napoli Tenure and Contract Status
Lukaku moved to Napoli from Chelsea during the summer of 2024 in a deal worth €30m plus bonuses. The forward played a part in guiding the Partenopei to the Serie A title by the close of that season. Now entering the final year of his three-year contract signed in the summer of 2024, Lukaku’s position has been impacted by last summer’s acquisition of Rasmus Hojlund, which has limited his opportunities as a first-choice striker at the Stadio Maradona.
Transfer Process and Napoli’s Forward Plans
Lukaku has already undergone part of his medical examinations with Fenerbahce and is expected to fly to Istanbul soon to complete the move. In light of Lukaku’s departure, Napoli are reportedly targeting Arsenal’s Gabriel Jesus to fill the imminent vacancy in their attacking line-up.
