Romelu Lukaku has officially become the world’s most expensive player after being brought in by Chelsea from Inter Milan. However, the status of this most expensive player is not in one move, but the nominal or accumulated transfer fee of Romelu Lukaku since he dropped to professional level in 2009.
So far, Romelu Lukaku has changed clubs five times (only counting permanent purchases, not loans). When Chelsea bought Romelu Lukaku for the first time in the summer of 2011, they spent £17 million signing the Belgian striker from Anderlecht.
Then in the summer of 2014, Everton bought Romelu Lukaku from Chelsea for 28 million pounds. After three seasons, Manchester United signed Romelu Lukaku from Everton for 75 million pounds.
Then in the summer of 2019 or two seasons after being in Manchester United’s uniform, Romelu Lukaku was brought in by Inter Milan for 73 million pounds. The latest or early this morning, Chelsea brought home Romelu Lukaku from Inter Milan for 97.5 million pounds / 115 million euros.
In total, Romelu Lukaku’s transfer price reached 290.5 million pounds, equivalent to IDR 5.76 trillion. As stated above, the nominal above ordained Romelu Lukaku as the most expensive player in the world.
Romelu Lukaku beat Neymar Jr who finished second. If the accumulated transfer from Santos-Barcelona-PSG, the transfer price of Neymar Jr reaches 270 million pounds.
For the transfer of players in one transfer period, Neymar Jr still holds the most expensive status. When PSG signed Neymar Jr from Barcelona in the summer of 2017, they spent 222 million euros.
Moving on to third place is Cristiano Ronaldo with 192 million pounds, Alvaro Morata (167 million pounds) and Kylian Mbappe (163 million pounds). Back to Romelu Lukaku. So, how long is Romelu Lukaku’s contract at Chelsea?
Romelu Lukaku is contracted to Chelsea for five years or until June 30, 2026. For the jersey number, Romelu Lukaku is predicted to wear the number 18, the number used in his first period with Chelsea (2011-2014).
Here are the 5 most expensive players in the world
1. Romelu Lukaku (290.5 Million Pounds)
2. Neymar Jr (270 Million Pounds)
3. Cristiano Ronaldo (192 Million Pounds)
4. Alvaro Morata (167 Million Pounds)
5. Kylian Mbappe (162 Million Pounds)
