Romelu Lukaku
Born: May 13, 1993 (age 31)
Height: 6' 3" (191cm)
Weight: 14st 11lb (94kg)
Hometown: Antwerp, Belgium
Nationality:
Belgian
![Belgium Belgium](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Position: Centre-forward
Team: Chelsea (no. 9)
![Romelu Lukaku Romelu Lukaku](https://b.smimg.net/df11/18007344.png)
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Career History | ||
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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- | Chelsea | |
→ 2022-2023 | Inter Milan (loan) | |
→ 2023-2024 | Roma (loan) | |
International | 2010- | Belgium |
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Chelsea transfer news: Blues 'plan clearout' with 12 players lined up for summer exit
Chelsea's summer overhaul is well underway and the Blues are reportedly prepared to sell as many as 12 players should they receive suitable offers for them.
20:34
![Manchester United's Rasmus Hojlund celebrates scoring their first goal on February 11, 2024 Manchester United's Rasmus Hojlund celebrates scoring their first goal on February 11, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Man United confirm their new number nine for the 2024-25 campaign
Manchester United confirm Denmark international Rasmus Hojlund as their new number nine for the 2024-25 campaign.
Jul 24, 15:35
![Napoli's Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen during SSC Napoli's 2024-25 preseason training camp on July 18, 2024 Napoli's Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen during SSC Napoli's 2024-25 preseason training camp on July 18, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Premier League trio on red alert as Osimhen's PSG move 'on brink of collapse'
Victor Osimhen's proposed move from Napoli to Paris Saint-Germain is allegedly on the brink of collapse, handing a boost to Premier League clubs.
Jul 23, 15:18
![Bournemouth's Dominic Solanke reacts on May 19, 2024 Bournemouth's Dominic Solanke reacts on May 19, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Chelsea transfer news: Blues cool interest in £65m-rated striker?
Chelsea are reportedly unable to play the 'prohibitive' asking price of a 26-year-old Premier League striker who came through the club's academy.
Jul 23, 00:04
![RC Lens' Elye Wahi celebrates scoring their first goal on October 24, 2023 RC Lens' Elye Wahi celebrates scoring their first goal on October 24, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Chelsea transfer news: Blues 'revive' interest in 21-year-old striker
Chelsea reportedly revive their interest in Lens striker Elye Wahi, whom they were interested in signing during his time at Montpellier HSC.
Jul 22, 13:19
![Enzo Fernandez in action for Argentina on July 4, 2024. Enzo Fernandez in action for Argentina on July 4, 2024.](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Chelsea lineup vs. Wrexham: Predicted XI for pre-season friendly
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Chelsea could line up for Wednesday's pre-season friendly against Wrexham in the United States.
Jul 22, 10:42
![Leicester City manager Enzo Maresca celebrates after winning the Championship on May 30, 2024 Leicester City manager Enzo Maresca celebrates after winning the Championship on May 30, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Chelsea vs. Wrexham - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's friendly clash between Chelsea and Wrexham, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 22, 10:32
![Scotland's Billy Gilmour pictured before the match on June 19, 2024 Scotland's Billy Gilmour pictured before the match on June 19, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Brighton 'set' Billy Gilmour asking price as Serie A giants fail with opening bid
Napoli head coach Antonio Conte reportedly identifies a Premier League midfielder as a key target this summer, and the Serie A giants have already seen an opening offer rejected.
Jul 20, 18:49
![Roma coach Daniele De Rossi reacts on April 6, 2024 Roma coach Daniele De Rossi reacts on April 6, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: FK Kosice vs. Roma - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's friendly clash between FK Kosice and Roma, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 20, 15:25
![New signing Romelu Lukaku is introduced to the Roma fans before the match on September 1, 2023 New signing Romelu Lukaku is introduced to the Roma fans before the match on September 1, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Chelsea transfer news: Lukaku 'takes stance' ahead of potential exit
Chelsea forward Romelu Lukaku reportedly makes a key decision ahead of a potential transfer away from Stamford Bridge during the summer window.
Jul 20, 10:55
![Chelsea's Noni Madueke pictured in May 2024 Chelsea's Noni Madueke pictured in May 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Chelsea 'approached' by Premier League rivals over 22-year-old transfer
Newcastle United reportedly touch base with Chelsea to enquire about a move for winger Noni Madueke, who made just 13 Premier League starts last season.
Jul 19, 23:58
![Leeds United's Crysencio Summerville celebrates scoring their fourth goal on April 22, 2024 Leeds United's Crysencio Summerville celebrates scoring their fourth goal on April 22, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Championship star 'favours' Chelsea move over Ligue 1 switch after 'holding talks'
Chelsea are reportedly handed a boost in their pursuit of in-demand Leeds United attacker Crysencio Summerville this summer.
Jul 19, 15:00
![Victor Osimhen of Ssc Napoli during warm up before the Serie A match on June 28, 2024 Victor Osimhen of Ssc Napoli during warm up before the Serie A match on June 28, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Chelsea transfer news: PSG to beat Blues to £84.1m striker deal?
Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly set to beat Chelsea to the signing of Napoli striker Victor Osimhen, who will cost the Parisiens €100m (£84.1m).
Jul 18, 08:16
![Portugal striker Cristiano Ronaldo in action on June 22, 2024 (IMAGO) Portugal striker Cristiano Ronaldo in action on June 22, 2024 (IMAGO)](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Who are the leading goalscorers in the history of the European Championship?
Sports Mole rounds up the all-time top scorers list in the European Championship, with England's Harry Kane moving onto seven goals at Euro 2024.
Jul 17, 18:45
![Bologna's Joshua Zirkzee on May 11, 2024 Bologna's Joshua Zirkzee on May 11, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Man United transfer news: Joshua Zirkzee 'requests' iconic shirt number
Manchester United-bound Joshua Zirkzee reportedly asks for the number nine shirt at Old Trafford, previously worn by Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Eric Cantona.
Jul 13, 08:43
![New signing Romelu Lukaku is introduced to the Roma fans before the match on September 1, 2023 New signing Romelu Lukaku is introduced to the Roma fans before the match on September 1, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Chelsea transfer news: Blues 'highly motivated' to sell up to seven players
Chelsea officials are reportedly open to as many as seven players leaving on permanent deals during the summer transfer window.
Jul 11, 10:39
![Napoli's Victor Osimhen celebrates scoring their first goal on February 21, 2024 Napoli's Victor Osimhen celebrates scoring their first goal on February 21, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Chelsea transfer news: Blues handed £84.7m Victor Osimhen encouragement?
Napoli reportedly tell Chelsea that they would be willing to lower their asking price for in-demand striker Victor Osimhen to around €100m (£84.7m).
Jul 6, 23:56
![Bayern Munich's Harry Kane, Mathys Tel and Sven Ulreich celebrate after the match on February 24, 2024 Bayern Munich's Harry Kane, Mathys Tel and Sven Ulreich celebrate after the match on February 24, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Chelsea identify next teenage signing as 'discussions' held over Bayern transfer
Chelsea reportedly discuss a move for 19-year-old Bayern Munich attacker Mathys Tel after sealing a move for Marc Guiu from Barcelona.
Jul 3, 17:47
![France manager Didier Deschamps reacts in June 2024 France manager Didier Deschamps reacts in June 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
France lineup vs. Portugal: Predicted XI for Euro 2024 quarter-final
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how France could line up for Friday's Euro 2024 quarter-final against Portugal.
Jul 3, 09:56
![Chelsea's Conor Gallagher looks dejected after the match on December 24, 2024 Chelsea's Conor Gallagher looks dejected after the match on December 24, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Chelsea expiring contracts: Who is free to leave next summer and in 2026?
Sports Mole rounds up all of Chelsea's expiring contracts for this season and next.
Jul 1, 23:44
![Belgium's Jeremy Doku in action with France's Jules Kounde on July 1, 2024 Belgium's Jeremy Doku in action with France's Jules Kounde on July 1, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
France vs. Belgium player ratings: Barcelona full-back shines for Les Bleus
Sports Mole provides player ratings from France's 1-0 victory over Belgium in the last 16 of Euro 2024.
Jul 1, 20:12
![France manager Didier Deschamps reacts in June 2024 France manager Didier Deschamps reacts in June 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: France vs. Belgium - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's European Championship clash between France and Belgium, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 1, 17:47
![Manchester United attacker Rasmus Hojlund after picking up an injury on November 11, 2023 Manchester United attacker Rasmus Hojlund after picking up an injury on November 11, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Man United to offer Rasmus Hojlund in swap deal for in-demand striker?
Manchester United are reportedly willing to offer Rasmus Hojlund in a player-plus-cash deal for in-demand Napoli striker Victor Osimhen.
Jul 1, 13:39
![Newcastle United's Alexander Isak celebrates scoring their first goal on October 8, 2023 Newcastle United's Alexander Isak celebrates scoring their first goal on October 8, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Chelsea transfer news: Blues to include 23-year-old in Alexander Isak deal?
Chelsea are reportedly prepared to offload Nicolas Jackson to Newcastle United as part of a deal to sign Alexander Isak.
Jun 30, 23:28
![Omari Hutchinson celebrates scoring their third goal April 27, 2024 Omari Hutchinson celebrates scoring their third goal April 27, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Chelsea sell 20-year-old to Premier League rivals in club-record deal
Chelsea announce the sale of 20-year-old attacker Omari Hutchinson to Ipswich Town, who make the ex-Arsenal man their most expensive signing
Jun 30, 23:07
![Tammy Abraham in action for Roma on November 3, 2022 Tammy Abraham in action for Roma on November 3, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Transfer rumours: Abraham to Milan, Lookman interest, Oxlade-Chamberlain future
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer rumours, including Tammy Abraham to AC Milan, Ademola Lookman to Juventus and the future of Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.
Jun 30, 13:04
![Belgium manager Domenico Tedesco pictured in June 2024 Belgium manager Domenico Tedesco pictured in June 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Belgium lineup vs. France: Predicted XI for Euro 2024 last-16 tie
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Belgium could line up for Monday's Euro 2024 last-16 clash with France.
Jun 29, 17:49
![Belgium's Romelu Lukaku reacts in June 2024 [IMAGO] Belgium's Romelu Lukaku reacts in June 2024 [IMAGO]](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Chelsea name asking price for Romelu Lukaku amid AC Milan, Napoli interest?
Chelsea are reportedly willing to sell Romelu Lukaku for €40m (£33.9m) this summer, with the Belgian international attracting interest from AC Milan and Napoli.
Jun 29, 17:05
![Napoli's Victor Osimhen celebrates scoring their first goal on February 21, 2024 Napoli's Victor Osimhen celebrates scoring their first goal on February 21, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Napoli, AC Milan given hope in pursuit of £25m Premier League striker?
Chelsea's Romelu Lukaku is reportedly willing to discuss a summer move to AC Milan or Napoli, with the Belgian's future set to be away from Stamford Bridge.
Jun 28, 19:40
![England's Harry Kane and manager Gareth Southgate after the match on June 25, 2024 England's Harry Kane and manager Gareth Southgate after the match on June 25, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Euro 2024 best and worst performers: Germany, Spain sparkle as England, France flop
Sports Mole looks at Euro 2024's three best performing and most disappointing teams ahead of the round of 16 clashes.
Jun 28, 09:13
![Barcelona's Marc Guiu pictured in March 2024 [IMAGO] Barcelona's Marc Guiu pictured in March 2024 [IMAGO]](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Chelsea transfer news: Striker 'passes medical' ahead of £5.1m move
Barcelona's Marc Guiu reportedly passes his medical with Chelsea ahead of his £5.1m transfer to Stamford Bridge, where he will sign a six-year deal.
Jun 28, 08:37
![Newcastle United's Alexander Isak reacts after sustaining an injury on October 25, 2023 Newcastle United's Alexander Isak reacts after sustaining an injury on October 25, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Chelsea transfer news: Blues hit by striker setback amid Alexander Isak update
Chelsea are not actively pursuing a move for Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak due to his mammoth price tag, according to Fabrizio Romano.
Jun 27, 09:25
![Ukraine's Georhiy Sudakov looks dejected after the match on June 26, 2024 Ukraine's Georhiy Sudakov looks dejected after the match on June 26, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Ukraine 0-0 Belgium: Dreary Red Devils sneak through to Euro 2024 last 16
Belgium navigate a safe passage to the last 16 of Euro 2024 despite flattering to deceive in a goalless draw with Group E rivals Ukraine, who are knocked out.
Jun 26, 18:56
![Belgium's Youri Tielemans celebrates scoring their first goal with Dodi Lukebakio and Amadou Onana on June 22, 2024 Belgium's Youri Tielemans celebrates scoring their first goal with Dodi Lukebakio and Amadou Onana on June 22, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Ukraine vs. Belgium - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's European Championship clash between Ukraine and Belgium, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 26, 08:21
![Belgium's Dodi Lukebakio pictured in June 2024 [IMAGO] Belgium's Dodi Lukebakio pictured in June 2024 [IMAGO]](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
How Belgium could line up against Ukraine
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Belgium could line up for Wednesday's Euro 2024 Group E clash with Ukraine.
Jun 24, 10:53
![Belgium's Youri Tielemans celebrates scoring their first goal with Dodi Lukebakio and Amadou Onana on June 22, 2024 Belgium's Youri Tielemans celebrates scoring their first goal with Dodi Lukebakio and Amadou Onana on June 22, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Belgium defeat Romania to keep Euro 2024 hopes alive
Belgium record a crucial 2-0 victory over Romania to keep their Euro 2024 Group E hopes alive, moving level on three points with the rest of the group.
Jun 22, 21:51
![Belgium manager Domenico Tedesco pictured in June 2024 [IMAGO] Belgium manager Domenico Tedesco pictured in June 2024 [IMAGO]](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Belgium vs. Romania - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's European Championship clash between Belgium and Romania, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 22, 20:49
![Ivan Schranz celebrates scoring for Slovakia against Belgium at Euro 2024 on June 17, 2024. Ivan Schranz celebrates scoring for Slovakia against Belgium at Euro 2024 on June 17, 2024.](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Slovakia vs. Ukraine - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's European Championship clash between Slovakia and Ukraine, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 21, 11:01
![Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne celebrates after the match on January 26, 2024 Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne celebrates after the match on January 26, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Premier League transfers: Five players who could join Saudi Pro League this summer
Sports Mole takes a look at five players who could swap the Premier League for the Saudi Pro League in this summer's transfer window.
Jun 20, 17:23
![Jan Vertonghen dispenses his views during a Belgium presser on November 22, 2022 Jan Vertonghen dispenses his views during a Belgium presser on November 22, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
How Belgium could line up against Romania
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Belgium could line up for Saturday's Euro 2024 Group E clash with Romania.
Jun 20, 13:52