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Romelu Lukaku
Born: May 13, 1993
Height: 6' 3" (191cm)
Weight: 14st 11lb (94kg)
Hometown: Antwerp, Belgium
Nationality: 
Belgian
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BelgianPosition: Centre-forward
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Senior | 2009-2011 | Anderlecht |
| 2011-2014 | Chelsea | |
| → 2012-2013 | West Bromwich Albion (loan) | |
| → 2013-2014 | Everton (loan) | |
| 2014-2017 | Everton | |
| 2017-2019 | Manchester United | |
| 2019-2021 | Inter Milan | |
| 2021-2024 | Chelsea | |
| → 2022-2023 | Inter Milan (loan) | |
| → 2023-2024 | Roma (loan) | |
| 2024- | Napoli | |
| International | 2010- | Belgium |
Sports Mole has 5,278 articles about Romelu Lukaku. Articles 1 to 40:
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Sports Mole counts down the 10 most expensive British transfers of all time.Nov 10, 15:57
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Napoli beat Inter Milan 3-1 in Saturday's Serie A blockbuster, but the win comes at a cost for Kevin De Bruyne, who suffers a bizarre injury while in the process of scoring a penalty.Oct 26, 09:19
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Bukayo Saka's 17-year-old 'difference' highlighted after Arsenal star emulates Romelu Lukaku with 100th PL goal involvement
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Bukayo Saka record: Arsenal star becomes Premier League centurion in milestone appearance
Bukayo Saka's 200th Premier League game for Arsenal features a landmark goal against West Ham United reminiscent of icons like Thierry Henry.Oct 4, 18:21
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Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Champions League clash between Napoli and Sporting Lisbon, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Sep 29, 14:34
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Preview:AC Milan vs Napoli - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Serie A clash between AC Milan and Napoli, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Sep 26, 14:58
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Sports Mole previews Monday's Serie A clash between Napoli and Pisa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Sep 20, 08:32
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Liverpool vs. Everton: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and notable previous meetings between Merseyside's historic football clubs, Everton and Liverpool.Sep 18, 08:00
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Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest team news ahead of Thursday’s Champions League clash between Manchester City and Napoli.Sep 17, 20:00
Preview:Manchester City vs Napoli - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Champions League clash between Manchester City and Napoli, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Sep 16, 13:00
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Premier League top scorers of all time after Mohamed Salah overtakes Andy Cole
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Sports Mole previews Saturday's Serie A clash between Fiorentina and Napoli, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Sep 11, 14:47
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With the 2025 Premier League summer transfer window closed, Sports Mole ranks all of Liverpool's deals including Alexander Isak and Trent Alexander-Arnold best to worst.Sep 3, 11:55
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Man United purchase Benjamin Sesko: Who are the club's most expensive signings ever?
Sports Mole looks at the most expensive signings in Manchester United's illustrious history.Sep 2, 16:17
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Sports Mole previews Thursday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between Liechtenstein and Belgium, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Sep 2, 12:08
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Chelsea's top 10 most expensive signings in their history
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Liverpool Marc Guehi bid: Could cut-price transfer replace both Ibrahima Konate and Milos Kerkez to fix Arne Slot's defence?
After Liverpool reportedly submit a £35m bid for Crystal Palace's Marc Guehi, Sports Mole considers how he could be more than Arne Slot's Ibrahima Konate replacement.Aug 31, 09:15
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Hojlund to Napoli latest: Man United, Serie A champions 'reach agreement' with 'conditional' stipulation revealed
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2025-26 Champions League draw: Familiar faces set for reunion clashes
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Napoli vs Cagliari - prediction, team news, lineups
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Rasmus Hojlund closing in on Man United exit with Serie A giants 'advancing' in talks over move
Manchester United forward Rasmus Hojlund is reportedly advancing in talks over a potential move to a Serie A club.Aug 22, 23:32
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Man United transfer news: Rasmus Hojlund 'transfer saga' reaches its conclusion as Serie A return moves closer
Napoli are allegedly willing to commit to an obligation to buy Rasmus Hojlund, with the Italian champions stepping up their interest in the Manchester United striker.Aug 22, 07:23
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Liverpool transfer news: 'Here we go' for centre-back as Arne Slot strengthens amid Ibrahima Konate Real Madrid fears
Liverpool are said to be in the market for more additions, and they reportedly agree a deal to sign a centre-back amid fears about Ibrahima Konate's future.Aug 13, 22:24
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Ibrahima Konate replacement? How do Marc Guehi and Giovanni Leoni fit in Liverpool's Premier League defence under Arne Slot?
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Premier League's most expensive exits of all time: How does Luis Diaz fee compare to Cristiano Ronaldo, Luis Suarez deals?
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Darwin Nunez not heading to Napoli as Italian champions 'move for' Italian striker
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Everton sign Thierno Barry: David Moyes breaks Toffees transfer record as Dominic Calvert-Lewin replacement is found
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Victor Osimhen reportedly reaches a verbal agreement over his next transfer, one that provides Liverpool with both a boost and a blow.Jul 8, 22:03
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Kevin De Bruyne: Man City legend ‘held talks’ with Liverpool before completing Napoli transfer
Kevin De Bruyne reportedly held talks with Liverpool before completing his transfer to Napoli from Manchester City this summer.Jun 24, 15:45
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Liverpool transfer news: Darwin Nunez 'gives green light' to European giant
Liverpool forward Darwin Nunez allegedly gives the green light to a summer transfer to a European giant, providing that a fee can be agreed.Jun 23, 14:50
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Kevin De Bruyne: “Painful” Man City exit justified as Napoli’s new signing will be “treated like a God”
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Man City, Man United 'sent £45m transfer warning' as Napoli make Jack Grealish, Alejandro Garnacho decisions
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