When Romelu Lukaku signed for Chelsea 12 months back, it appeared that Chelsea’s rise to the top was complete. The club had been crowned European champions, and with Lukaku in their ranks, they hoped to be a force in the domestic league again. However, 12 months back, it looks likely that the £97.5 million signings may return to Inter Milan.
Several reports in the media have indicated that the Italian club are looking to re-sign Lukaku. Inter, who missed out on the league title by a single point, would want a striker like Lukaku, who would strengthen their attack.
Chelsea, who also failed to defend their UEFA title, and were a distant third in the Premier League, would want to invest in a new striker and cut their losses.
Will the prodigal son Lukaku return to Inter?
According to reports in the media, the Belgian wants to return to Italy. In an interview with Sky Sports Italia, he had already made his intentions clear. “Physically, I am fine. But I’m not happy with the situation at Chelsea. Tuchel has chosen to play with another system,” he had said.
This caused a backlash from the Chelsea fans, and even though coach Thomas Tuchel insisted that a consensus had been reached between the player and the club, things may not have been entirely resolved.
Romelu Lukaku has expressed his wish, he will even take a reduction in wages to return to Inter Milan however they can only afford a loan with NO buy option, it’s now up to Chelsea to decide.
( @DiMarzio 🥇 – Sky Italy )
— Pys (@CFCPys) May 31, 2022
Chelsea in the last season failed to win any trophies except the FIFA Club World Cup. They have lost two cup finals on penalty shootouts to Liverpool. In the Premier League, they finished on 74 points, 19 points behind winners Manchester City.
However, a deal may not be a simple option given Inter’s financial position. Chelsea currently want close to €85 million for Lukaku.
This is an amount that Inter can’t afford, given that Lukaku’s…
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