JAY-Z's Roc Nation Sports Signs Football Star Romelu Lukaku

Marking the first Premier League player to join.

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Manchester United and Belgian football superstar Romelu Lukaku has just signed with JAY-Z‘s Roc Nation Sports management company.

Marking the first Premier League player to join JAY’s new project, Lukaku’s recent signing follows Jérôme Boateng from Bundesliga’s Bayern Munich. JAY-Z’s new venture aims to represent numerous athletes across the NBA, MLB and NFL. Other major names represented by Roc Nation Sports include Kevin Durant of Golden State Warriors and NFL star Dez Bryant.

According to The Manchester Evening News, Roc Nation Sports will likely handle Lukaku’s talent management and commercial opportunities, especially in America.

Jay Z’s Roc Nation Sports talent is an extension of his entertainment company Roc Nation, which counts chart-topping superstars such as Shakira and DJ Khaled among its ranks. Watch for Lukaku to star at this summer’s 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.

In the meantime, catch up on the top scoring FIFA World Cup scorers of all-time.

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