Napoli forward Romelu Lukaku has announced the devastating news that his father, Roger Menama Lukaku
The morning after Napoli’s 2-1 defeat to AC Milan, Lukaku announced the devastating news of his father’s passing at the age of 58 years old.
Lukaku shared a photo of himself with his dad, as the pair walked down the street. The Belgian international shared an emotional message as he takes in the news.
“Thank you for teaching me everything i know. I’m forever grateful and appreciate you
“Life will never be the same. Protecting and guiding me like no else could
“I won’t be the same. The pain and tears are flowing big time
“But God will give me the strength to get myself back together. Merci pour tout. Roger Menama Lukaku. Vieux Roy (for his friends)
“Mon Papa”
Napoli team-mate Juan Jesus replied: "Stay strong my brother," adding a heart emoji whilst Dedryck Boyata, Rio Ferdinand, Ian Wright, and Belgian team-mate Jeremy Doku all sent messages of support.
Lukaku’s brother Jordan, is also a professional, having most recently represented Adanaspor in the Turkish Super Lig. His father cleared raised both son’s well as each one goes on to major success whilst also looking back on how great their father was.