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Romelu Lukaku set to join Serie A club, AS Roma, from Chelsea
Chelsea out-of-favour striker Romelu Lukaku is on the verge of moving to Italian Serie A side, Roma as all parties involved are making efforts to close the deal before September 1, summer transfer deadline date.
Roma representatives have been in London since last weekend due to this deal as Jose Mourinho’s side are seen as the last hope for Romelu Lukaku to play club football in Europe this season.
The 30-year-old Belgian striker is set to sign a one-season loan deal with Roma which will keep him in the capital of Italy until the end of the 2023-2024 season.
However, the BBC reported that there are some details of the deal that are still being worked out. Once those details are sealed, Lukaku would return to Italy for the second consecutive season.
Recall that Romelu Lukaku spent last season on loan at Italian Serie A giants, Inter Milan during which he scored 10 goals in 25 appearances.
Inter Milan made serious efforts to convince Chelsea to allow Lukaku to remain at the club this season with no success.
Reports claimed that Lukaku made the deal fail because he was not happy that coach Simone Inzaghi decided to bench him for the 2023 Champions League final which Man City won.
Juventus was also considering signing Lukaku, but they were unable to sell the required players to make room for the Belgian.
As it stands, the Belgium international is on the verge of reuniting with Mourinho at Roma. Mourinho persuaded him to join Manchester United over Chelsea when he joined the Old Trafford club in 2017.
After his spell at United, he moved to Inter Milan, and then in 2021, he returned to Chelsea, his first Premier League club, on a five-year, £97.5 million deal.
Just like in his first spell, Lukaku wasn’t able to establish himself at the club, hence, he returned to Inter Milan on loan and he is now out of Chelsea’s squad for the 2023-2024 season.
Super Eagles and Chippa United goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, has been dealt a devastating blow, losing his mother barely two months after the passing of his father.
Nwabali shared the heartbreaking news on X on New Year’s day, writing, “Rip mom, worst year of my life already” accompanied by tears and heartbreak emojis.
This emotional post came just hours after he shared a 2024 recap video, expressing optimism for the new year.
“2024 was a good year, we’re doubling everything in 2025. Thank you Chippa United FC. Thank you Super Eagles. Thanks to all my fans. Let’s do more!” he had written earlier.
Nwabali’s father died in November, just hours after the goalkeeper helped the Super Eagles secure a crucial point in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Benin Republic.
The goalkeeper’s bravery on the field was evident as he manned the goalpost despite his personal loss.
His teammates, fans, and well-wishers rallied around him, offering condolences and support.
With the loss of both parents, Nwabali joins the likes of Victor Osimhen, who has also experienced the pain of losing both parents.
Real Madrid forward, Kylian Mbappé, shared a rare glimpse of his personal life during an interview with Mouloud Achour on Clique.
The 25-year-old addressed serious allegations about an alleged rape incident in Stockholm but captured attention with his reflections on love and relationships.
When asked about expressing love, the Les Bleus forward shared: “Yes, to my mother, my father, my little brother. I try to give them this affection every day.”
On romantic love, Mbappé revealed to Le Parisien: “Yes, in the past, I have already been in love and I hope that I will be again. But currently, no.”
Watch him speak below:
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Nigerian sprinter Favour Ofili made a spectacular debut at the Paris 2024 Olympics, delivering an impressive performance in the women’s 200m event.
After a disappointing setback in the women’s 100m, Ofili showcased her resilience by clinching victory in her heat with a new season’s best time of 22.24 seconds on Sunday, August 4. The victory has qualified her for the 2024 Olympics 200m women’s semi-finals which will take place this evening.
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