It’s finally official, Manchester United have announced the signing of Romelu Lukaku on a five-year contract.
Our latest box office signing is Made for Manchester: @RomeluLukaku9! https://t.co/q2QG4SEGvn pic.twitter.com/cr7N5zOmZK
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) July 10, 2017
The former Everton striker’s arrival, with a fee believed to be an initial £75 million, has been much-anticipated and the announcement won’t come as a surprise to anyone.
YESSS
— Haris (@PaulPogbaFC) July 10, 2017
— Gore and Perkins (@GoreAndPerkins) July 10, 2017
— Carson Cunningham (@KOCOCarson) July 10, 2017
— Full Time DEVILS (@FullTimeDEVILS) July 10, 2017
However, that hasn’t stopped Red Devils fans’ celebrations. It’s no wonder they’re feeling chuffed either, Lukaku netted 25 Premier League goals last season.
Romelu Lukaku in the #PL:
2012/13 – 17 goals2013/14 – 15 goals2014/15 – 10 goals2015/16 – 18 goals2016/17 – 25 goals2017/18 – ❓ pic.twitter.com/cUvISMR9zQ
— Premier League (@premierleague) July 10, 2017
“When Manchester United and Jose Mourinho come knocking at the door it is an opportunity of a lifetime and one that I could not turn down,” Lukaku told United’s website. “You could see the fight, determination and the spirit in this team during the Europa League final and I want to become a part of that.
“I cannot wait to run out at Old Trafford in front of 75,000 fans but before that pre-season is where the hard work starts and I am looking forward to that first training session.”
First of all i want to thank God for this opportunity. Delighted and blessed to be part of the greatest club in the world @ManUtd pic.twitter.com/dWrQjHkH5a
— R.Lukaku Bolingoli10 (@RomeluLukaku9) July 10, 2017
The 24-year-old will now link up with Jose Mourinho’s squad in Los Angeles ahead of pre-season training.
Woohoo! Confirmed an hour before training. Hopefully he will train with the squad at 6 #RedRom
— BoyWonderRashford 🐝 (@RedRashford19) July 10, 2017
Mourinho: "Romelu is a natural fit for Manchester United. He is a big personality and a big player." #RedRom
— La Carné (@FutbolSully) July 10, 2017
As it is in 2017, Lukaku’s unveiling of course came with a hashtag too – a homage to legendary thoroughbred racehorse Red Rum.
The hashtag was favourably viewed in comparison with the phrase used for Arsenal’s unveiling of club-record signing Alexandre Lacazette – in fact, even Gunners fans seemed to agree…
#RedRom is way better than #LacaNewSigning 😂
— GRANIT XHAKA 🔴⚪️ (@XHAKALEGENDARY) July 10, 2017
Meanwhile, former United striker Wayne Rooney has gone in the other direction to Lukaku – signing on a two year deal with the Toffees.
The 31-year-old rejoined his boyhood club 13 years after leaving to join Sir Alex Ferguson at United.
