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Lukaku played for Chelsea between 2011 and 2014 before rejoining in May 2022 Napoli have signed Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku from Chelsea in a £30m deal. Napoli's move for Lukaku, 31, has been driven by their manager Antonio Conte, under whom the Belgian enjoyed two prolific seasons for Inter Milan from 2019 to 2021. The striker rejoined Chelsea in 2021 for £97. 5m but has spent the past two seasons on loan in Italy, first back at Inter and then with Roma. Lukaku scored 24 league goals as he won Serie A under Conte in 2021, with his form sparking Chelsea's decision to recruit him. Disposing of the Belgian – who has not played for Chelsea since May 2022 – gets his £325, 000-a-week wages off the books. Speaking in a pre-match news conference, Conte said Lukaku could make his Napoli debut in Saturday's game against Parma (19: 45 BST). Lukaku's departure comes as Chelsea midfielder Tino Anjorin also moves to Italy's Serie A, joining Empoli on a three-year deal. Chelsea and Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli are both in talks to sign Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen, 25, which will help Napoli offset their spending. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page Comments can not be loaded To load Comments you need to enable Java Script in your browser Root hits record 33rd Test century for England on day one v SL Paralympics 2024: GB bid for swimming golds after silver medals in velodrome Gomes, Livramento, Madueke and Gibbs-White in England squad Messy, tender comedy from Kyla Harris Tetraplegic artist Freya asks her chaotic best friend Jo to be her carer in her new home A dark and twisty mystery based on a hit novel Five years ago, a schoolgirl was murdered by her boyfriend. Case closed. Or is it? Local gangs, old rivalries, revenge and betrayal Watch the gripping new series of Sherwood on BBC i Player Charming comedy with Tom Hollander and Olivia Colman How will a rural parish vicar handle the demands of a modern inner-city church? Mercedes and Verstappen 'keep open communication' over future move - Wolff Spectacular opening ceremony ignites Paris Paralympics Who is new Liverpool signing Chiesa and why is the fee £10m? Pundits pick best Champions League moments, players & 2024-25 winners. Video Pundits pick best Champions League moments, players & 2024-25 winners What's happening and when at the Paris Paralympics? Paralysed by an ex-boyfriend, Otto rises as Paralympian 'Evans retires as one of NI's all-time greats' Who will be named in Carsley's first England squad? Former champion Raducanu 'sad' and 'down' after US Open exit 'When I win the ball, I'm happy' - who is incoming Man Utd midfielder Ugarte? How a Facebook advert changed a life and the look of a sport F1 Q&A: Can Norris still narrow gap to win Championship? Schoolmates and bridesmaids battle for Paralympic gold How Ali's 'War of the Worlds' started crossover fight trend 'I don't want London to be best Paralympics ever' Celebratory cramps & goalkeeping errors - 2 Good, 2 Bad. Video Celebratory cramps & goalkeeping errors - 2 Good, 2 Bad 'Norris' new-found dominance alarming Red Bull' Quiz: Which Chelsea outcast should your club sign? 'Anything can happen' - 42 players, but do Chelsea have a plan? GB athletes to follow at Paris Paralympics © 2024 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.