Lukaku happy with move to ‘biggest club in the world’

ROMELU LUKAKU said he was delighted to be moving to “the biggest club in the world” after Manchester United agreed a fee to sign the Belgium striker from Premier League rivals Everton.

United said on Saturday they had agreed a fee for Lukaku with the Merseyside club, which was reported by British media to be an initial £75 million (R1.3bn).

The Belgian is set to become the club’s most expensive signing since last year’s world record deal for France midfielder Paul Pogba, who rejoined the 20-times English champions for £89 milliom from Juventus.

United manager Jose Mourinho was in charge at Chelsea when Lukaku was sold to Everton in July 2014.

Lukaku, however, will arrive at Old Trafford looking for a fresh start and is keen to learn more from the Portuguese coach.

“(Mourinho is) a guy who I wanted to play for since I was 10 years old, so now to have the opportunity to work under him again is great,” Lukaku added.

“We’ve been in contact. He explained to me what the club was like, what he expects from me. He sees the maturity that has grown throughout the years, so I’m thankful for the opportunity he gave me.”

Lukaku was the second-top scorer in the League last season with 25 goals for Everton, attracting interest from both United and Antonio Conte’s English champions Chelsea. –Reuters