Lukaku reflects on difficult year before Fenerbahce move

Romelu Lukaku stated that 2025 was the worst year of his life, citing limited play due to a serious thigh injury sustained in an August friendly while at Napoli. He clarified that claims about his fitness were untrue, attributing them to a desire to push him out of the club amid personal struggles, including the death of his father. Following a World Cup appearance with Belgium where he gradually regained fitness, Lukaku has signed with Fenerbahce for a reported €6 million plus add-ons. He expressed a desire to continue competing at a high level and plans to play until 2030.

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