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Everton signing Lukaku: No hard feelings against Chelsea

Everton have announce the permanent signing of Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku.

Everton have signed Lukaku from Chelsea for a club-record fee of £28million, with the striker penning a five-year deal.

"I don't have hard feelings against Chelsea. They gave me the opportunity to come to England and gave me high hopes of playing football," he said.

"I trained with world-class players and worked under world-class managers and without them I wouldn't be here.

"But last year was a very good year and after a short period of time I had the feeling it was the best place to grow as a young footballer.

"The manager has been very influential. He is someone who knows football, someone who can develop me as a player and make us better as a team - and that is something I need as a young footballer.

"I needed to be in the place where it felt right and here I have the confidence of all the technical staff, the trust of the supporters as well and I can grow and develop.

"I have a very good relationship with the players and staff so for me this is the place where I belong."

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