Transfer Exclusive: Romelu Lukaku Seals Sensational Loan Move to Chelsea with AS Roma Deal Reached
Chelsea and Roma have reached an agreement for the season-long loan of Romelu Lukaku The Belgian striker, who joined Chelsea from Inter Milan for a record fee in August 2021, will now continue his career in Serie A Stay tuned for more updates on the summer transfer window with Sky Sports
Roma have reached an agreement with Chelsea for the season-long loan of striker Romelu Lukaku. High-ranking Roma officials, Ryan Friedkin and Tiago Pinto, traveled to London over the weekend for in-person negotiations with Chelsea regarding the transfer of Lukaku to the Italian capital for the duration of the season.
The clubs have recently reached a significant breakthrough regarding a direct loan agreement, with a loan fee estimated to be around £8m.
Lukaku, who faced a decline in popularity at Chelsea due to a controversial interview expressing his discontent under former head coach Thomas Tuchel, spent the previous season on loan at Inter Milan.
The striker expressed great interest in returning to Italy and gladly accepted the opportunity to go to Rome, driven by his strong desire to reunite with manager Jose Mourinho.
Earlier this summer, Juventus engaged in discussions with Chelsea regarding the acquisition of Lukaku, while Inter also displayed a keen interest in bringing back the talented Belgian international to Italy.
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Who else could make a move before the transfer window shuts at 11pm on September 1 in England and midnight in Scotland? Al Hilal from Saudi Arabia had also shown keen interest in securing the services of the 30-year-old, who made a £97.5m switch from Inter to Chelsea in August 2021.Keep up to date with all the latest transfer news and rumours in our dedicated Transfer Centre blog on We' digital platforms. You can also catch up with the ins, outs and analysis on We News.
