Lukaku: 2025 was worst year of my life

Romelu Lukaku opens up on injury battles, family tragedy, and Napoli exit.

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What happened. Romelu Lukaku has revealed that 2025 was the worst year of his life, citing injury struggles, his father's death, and feeling forced out of Napoli.

• Lukaku suffered a serious thigh injury in August 2025.
• He claimed Napoli's fitness claims were untrue.
• His father died in September 2025.

“It was the worst year [2025] of my life.”

— Romelu Lukaku

Lukaku has left Napoli, but his next club is not specified.

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