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Romelu Lukaku - Belgian Striker

After a successful loan period from Chelsea were Lukaku scored 15 games in 31 games, after which he became Everton`s most expensive signing costing 28 million pounds. He scoring record was not as prolific the following season with 12 goals in 40 games, a goal in every 3.3 games instead of scoring every other game the previous year.

His international career for Belgium has seen him get 40 caps, with 11 goals.

Per Mertesacker rules out international return

Per Mertesacker has made a comeback in the German national football team categorically ruled out.

"I stick to it. I sat and know that it's over after the World Cup win in the cabin. That was the ultimate title, "the defender told the Arsenal in an interview with the "Welt am Sonntag".

Since his resignation of 30-year-old has gone deliberately emotional distance for the DFB team. "I have hardly looked after in the first few months a game," Mertesacker said. He tried "to escape a little" himself.

Joachim Loew would not come into the embarrassment to nominate him again, said Mertesacker. "Even if ten players would turn out, would the coach plenty of alternatives," said the 104-times capped international.

Young players - like Marco Reus and Mario Gotze - took Mertesacker against public criticism due to lack of consistency in protection. "That's unfair. They are young and were so early as well. As expected everyone that here comes still more. And in this hustle bustle. Since it sometimes shudder myself before, "Mertesacker said.

Sampdoria bring former international Cassano back

The former Italian soccer player Antonio Cassano returns to Serie A at Sampdoria Genoa back.The 33-year-old pro who was last Unemployed, signed with the Serie A club a two-year contract as the club announced.

"I am very happy, forever Forza Samp," said Cassano. The 39-times capped international was already run from 2007 to 2010 for Sampdoria. The well-known for his escapades attacker had last season for bankrupt club Parma FC played, but his contract is terminated during the winter.

Erstligist Sampdoria wanted his team after embarrassing off in the Europa League qualifier against Vojvodina Novi Sad (0: 0: 4, 2) strengthen again.

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