Lukaku clocked in 25 games and netted 10 goals for Inter Milan last season.
In a surprising twist, Chelsea’s Romelu Lukaku is on the verge of sealing a season-long loan move to Italian giants Roma.
The arrangement includes a loan fee of £8 million, and Roma has agreed to shoulder the entire salary package of the 30-year-old Belgian sensation.
Inter Milan had their sights set on a Lukaku reunion, especially since he isn’t in the tactical playbook of Chelsea’s Mauricio Pochettino. However, the striker was discontented with Inter coach Simone Inzaghi for benching him during the Champions League final.
Juventus was another interested party, eager to sign Lukaku, but the Turin-based club couldn’t make the necessary squad adjustments in time.
While some minutiae remain, the deal essentially paving Lukaku’s Italian comeback is nearly sealed and delivered.
This transfer will reunite Lukaku with Jose Mourinho, the very man who lured him to Manchester United over Chelsea during his Everton exit in 2017.
Lukaku re-signed with Chelsea from Inter Milan in August 2021 for a whopping £97.5 million on a five-year agreement. However, his second stint at Stamford Bridge hasn’t gone as planned, leading him to train separately from the primary squad this season.
Lukaku’s Chelsea stats include 15 goals in 59 matches during his two tours of duty with the Blues. He currently ranks 20th on the Premier League’s all-time goal-scoring chart with 121 goals.
Former Chelsea frontman Chris Sutton weighed in on the situation during an interview with BBC Radio 5 Live’s Monday Night Club: “When he’s in form and fully fit, he’s a real force to be reckoned with. He’s had an illustrious career, but at the ripe age of 30, he has some proving to do. The situation at Chelsea is somewhat perplexing. They’re in the midst of a striker shortage, yet Lukaku hasn’t been reintegrated, which raises a few eyebrows.”
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Romelu Lukaku to Roma
What is the key update about Romelu Lukaku?
Romelu Lukaku, currently a striker for Chelsea, is close to finalizing a season-long loan move to Roma. The deal is said to include an £8 million loan fee, and Roma will cover Lukaku’s salary.
Who is showing interest in Lukaku aside from Roma?
Inter Milan and Juventus were also keen on signing Lukaku. Inter Milan wanted him back for another season, while Juventus was interested but couldn’t make the required changes to their squad.
Why is Lukaku leaving Chelsea?
Lukaku is not a part of Mauricio Pochettino’s plans at Chelsea and has been training away from the first team. Additionally, he has expressed unhappiness with his previous loan at Inter Milan, particularly being benched in the Champions League final.
Will Lukaku reunite with any familiar faces at Roma?
Yes, Lukaku will be reuniting with Jose Mourinho, who had previously convinced him to join Manchester United over Chelsea back in 2017.
What are Lukaku’s career stats so far?
Lukaku has scored 15 goals in 59 games across two spells with Chelsea. He is currently ranked 20th on the Premier League’s all-time goal-scoring list with 121 goals.
How are fans and experts reacting to this move?
Former Chelsea striker Chris Sutton finds the move somewhat perplexing given Chelsea’s current striker crisis. According to him, Lukaku is a force to be reckoned with when fit and in form, and his sidelining at Chelsea raises eyebrows.
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