Chelsea star Romelu Lukaku. (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)
Chelsea star Romelu Lukaku’s return on loan to Inter Milan is as good as done, with only the last-mile stretch of the deal remaining, An official announcement from both clubs is imminent, pending a medical.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Romelu Lukaku is set to reach Milan tonight ahead of his medical, which is scheduled for tomorrow morning.
Lukaku scored 64 goals and provided 16 assists in 95 appearances during his two-season spell at San Siro, which prompted Chelsea to shell out a club-record fee for the striker they once let go.
However, that has turned out to be an unmitigated disaster and the end now is in sight. The Boehly-Clearlake administration was in no mood to waste any time, thus ensuring that a swift resolution is reached for a player who has no future at the club.
Comments made during an unsanctioned Sky Italia interview burnt the bridge between Lukaku and Thomas Tuchel, and the German has since seen no place for the striker going forward.
Chelsea and Inter have agreed upon an €8 million loan fee for the Belgian, with no option or obligation to buy. The Blues may find themselves trying to find another suitor for Lukaku next year, but that’s a problem for later.
Lukaku’s departure is a bitter pill to swallow, at least financially. However, given the circumstances leading up to his unceremonious exit, Chelsea fans will find it rather easy to get over him.
Chelsea have struck a deal for Leeds United star Raphinha, while talks with Manchester City for Raheem Sterling are progressing quite smoothly.
With everything going on, very few Chelsea fans will be concerned about Lukaku, if at all. It’s just a matter of an official announcement, and one seems to be coming within the next couple of days.
Chelsea star Cole Palmer's nomination for April's Premier League Player of the Month has his…
Fabrizio Romano denies rumours of Antonio Conte possibly returning to Chelsea Chelsea's rollercoaster ride this…
Journalist Ben Jacobs says Paris Saint-Germain unlikely to Chelsea target sell Xavi Simons Chelsea and…
Fabrizio Romano confirms Manchester City have no plan to sell Jack Grealish amid Chelsea interest…
Carney Chukwuemeka and Malo Gusto comment on Chelsea loanee Ian Maatsen's Instagram post after Borussia…
Chelsea keen to sign Jordan Pickford next season Chelsea have added Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford…
