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Real Madrid Chooses Mbappe Over Lukaku Transfer

10/18/2025

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Federico Pastorello, Lukaku's agent, said Real Madrid blocked a potential transfer because the club prioritized signing Kylian Mbappe.
Carlo Ancelotti valued Lukaku but ultimately chose Joselu after considering him for a forward role.
Lukaku now plays for Napoli after a 2021 return to Chelsea for €113 million, a move Pastorello regrets.
He is sidelined with a thigh injury and mourning the death of his father.

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Federico Pastorello, Lukaku's agent, said Real Madrid blocked a potential transfer because the club prioritized signing Kylian Mbappe.
Carlo Ancelotti valued Lukaku but ultimately chose Joselu after considering him for a forward role.
Lukaku now plays for Napoli after a 2021 return to Chelsea for €113 million, a move Pastorello regrets.
He is sidelined with a thigh injury and mourning the death of his father.