Manchester United have signed Romelu Lukaku for a fee of £75m. The 24
year old arrives from Everton after three seasons at the Merseyside
club. The first of which was spent on loan.
Lukaku who scored 68 league goals has signed a five year contract at
Old Trafford with the option for a further sixth year.
Speaking on the Belgian's arrival, Jose Mourinho said.
"Romelu is a natural fit for Manchester United. He is a big
personality and a big player,"
"It is only natural that he wants to develop his career at the biggest club.
"He will be a great addition to the group. I am really looking forward
to working with him again."
Lukaku was also the subject of a separate bid from Chelsea. But it
came too late after Manchester United had agreed a fee with Everton.
He turned down a lucrative contract from Everton last season that
would have made him the club's highest paid player in it's history.
Claiming he didn't want to remain at the same level.
In his response to his signing, he said;
"I cannot wait to run out at Old Trafford in front of 75,000 fans."
He becomes Manchester United's second major signing of the summer
after the signing of Swede defender Victor Lindelof who arrived from
Benfica for a fee of £32m.
Jose Mourinho's side are currently in the United States for a 18 day
pre-season training.
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