PAY CUT: All you need to know about Romelu Lukaku’s new contract after switching back from Chelsea to Inter Milan
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Romelu Lukaku, a forward for Chelsea, reportedly returned to Inter Milan this summer despite taking a 50% wage reduction. The Belgian struggled after making a club-record move to Chelsea last summer when he experienced the most success of his career.
After three hours of negotiations with Chelsea on Monday, Romelu Lukaku is set to return to Inter Milan this summer on loan. After a disappointing season back at Stamford Bridge, in which he netted just 15 goals in 44 appearances, Lukaku has been open about his desire to join the Serie A team again.
Thomas Tuchel, the manager of the Blues, persuaded new owner Todd Boehly that letting the £97.5 million strikers depart was the wisest course of action for everyone involved. According to the article, Inter owner Steven Zhang has approved a financing deal with an initial payment of £6 million plus an additional £1.7 million in future incentives.
Romelu Lukaku finally returns to Inter Milan:
It’s believed that Lukaku, who in a contentious interview in December indicated his wish to return to Inter “in the near future,” has been working for more than two months to expedite a move to the San Siro.
The Belgian international allegedly called Inter manager Simone Inzaghi on his birthday at 8.30 am on April 5 without using his agent, Federico Pastorello, to wish him a good life and inquire, “Mister, what can I do to return to Inter?”
This alleged call occurred only a few hours before Chelsea’s crucial Champions League quarterfinal first leg match versus Real Madrid, which the Blues lost 3-1 with Lukaku squandering a crucial late opportunity.
Following the exits of chairman Bruce Buck and director Marina Granovskaia, Lukaku’s departure will probably spur Chelsea into action in the transfer market. Boehly and Tuchel appear prepared to team together to sign new players.
Raheem Sterling of Manchester City is one of the attackers who has been strongly connected with a transfer to Stamford Bridge. In 47 appearances for Man City in all competitions in 2021–2022, Sterling scored 17 goals and provided nine assists.
The Premier League saw the England international start 23 of their 38 games while on the roster. Sterling is reportedly a “priority summer transfer target” for Todd Boehly and “is interested in joining Chelsea,” according to a source.
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