Lukaku must have intensive Fenerbahce medical, Napoli share €6m fee with Chelsea
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Romelu Lukaku requires an intensive medical at Fenerbahce before completing a permanent transfer from Napoli, with the €6m fee split between Napoli and Chelsea.
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Attributed to original sourceRomelu Lukaku is set for intensive medical tests on Wednesday August 12 before flying out for his Fenerbahce transfer, while Napoli must share the €6m plus bonus fee with Chelsea.
RIJEKA, CROATIA – JUNE 02: Romelu Lukaku of Belgium celebrates scoring his team’s second goal during the international friendly match between Croatia and Belgium at Stadion HNK Rijeka on June 02, 2026 in Rijeka, Croatia. (Photo by Jurij Kodrun/Getty Images) Multiple sources confirmed today that the two clubs had reached an agreement for the sale of the striker.
Fenerbahce are ready to pay €6m plus add-ons to reach the €10m asking price.
Lukaku medical crucial for transfer NAPLES, ITALY – FEBRUARY 10: Romelu Lukaku of SSC Napoli reacts after missing a penalty in the penalty shootout during the Coppa Italia match between SSC Napoli and Como 1907 at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on February 10, 2026 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images) However, A Spor note that before Lukaku flies out to Istanbul, he must first undergo very in-depth medical tests so that the club can be sure of his fitness.
The Belgium international featured at the 2026 World Cup, but barely played for Napoli last season due to a serious muscular injury , managing only seven appearances with one goal.
Those medical tests are scheduled in Belgium on Wednesday August 12.
Meanwhile, La Gazzetta dello Sport point out that Napoli must give 40.9 per cent of the sale fee to his former club Chelsea, so for €6m that would be circa €2.45m.
Despite that, the Partenopei are still making a profit because they are removing the amortisation for 2026/27 of circa €6m, plus the salary that including taxes would’ve cost them €7.8m.
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What happened
Romelu Lukaku is undergoing a thorough medical examination at Fenerbahce as the Turkish club looks to complete a permanent signing from Napoli. The transfer fee is reportedly €6m, which will be shared between Napoli and Chelsea — Chelsea retaining a sell-on or profit-share clause from Lukaku's previous move to Napoli. The intensive medical suggests concerns about the striker's fitness history. Lukaku's departure from Napoli follows a disappointing loan spell at Roma last season, and he was no longer in Napoli's plans under Antonio Conte.
Chance analysis
Lukaku's move to Fenerbahce is a significant downgrade in terms of competitive level — from Serie A to the Turkish Süper Lig — reflecting his declining market value and persistent fitness concerns. The shared fee structure indicates Chelsea's continued influence on Lukaku's career economics. The intensive medical requirement is a red flag for his availability going forward, potentially making him a rotational option rather than a guaranteed starter.
Lukaku exits Napoli permanently, joining Fenerbahce in the Turkish Süper Lig, with fitness concerns potentially limiting his impact.
Lukaku is no longer relevant to Serie A or top-5 league predictions; Fenerbahce gain a high-profile but injury-prone striker whose fitness must be monitored weekly.