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Manchester United have announced the signing of Romelu Lukaku from Everton.<\/p>\n

Lukaku has signed a five-year contract, with the option of a further 12 months, after completing a medical in Los Angeles over the weekend.<\/p>\n

Sky sources say the fee could eventually rise to \u00a390m, and United held off late competition from Chelsea for the Belgium striker’s signature.<\/p>\n

Lukaku will join up with his new team-mates in Los Angeles ahead of their pre-season schedule in the United States.<\/p>\n

Jose Mourinho, who managed the 24-year-old at Chelsea, told the United website: “Romelu is a natural fit for Manchester United. He is a big personality and a big player. It is only natural that he wants to develop his career at the biggest club.<\/p>\n

“He will be a great addition to the group and I know they will make him very welcome. I am really looking forward to working with him again.”<\/p>\n

Lukaku said: “I would like to start by thanking Everton and the fans for the last four wonderful seasons, I have made some special friends and we have shared some amazing moments.<\/p>\n

“However, 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.<\/p>\n

“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.<\/p>\n

“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.”<\/p>\n

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Confirmation of the Lukaku deal came hours after Wayne Rooney’s first press conference back at Everton<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

Confirmation of Lukaku’s transfer came hours after Wayne Rooney faced the press for the first time since moving in the other direction.<\/p>\n

Ronald Koeman sat alongside Rooney at the press conference and said Lukaku had made “the right decision”, adding: “Lets’ hope everything goes well for him because I like him. I like the player.”<\/p>\n

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Source: Sky Sports<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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