Seven goals in 24 games – there wasn’t much to see from Romelu Lukaku from two years ago this season. The Belgian centre-forward for some reason forgot about confidence and goal-scoring skills at Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. According to a report in the ‘Gazzetta dello Sport’, he will return there after a year.
“Lukaku and Inter – it’s over”, is the title of the Italian trade journal this Monday. The Milan club decided against a permanent commitment after the loan, Lukaku’s performances in the past few months were too poor. Price and performance are in no relation.
Total package too expensive
It is said that the Nerazzurri will not even get involved in negotiations with Chelsea, where Lukaku is still on the payroll until 2026. Even if the Blues were to accommodate in the talks, the total package of transfer fee and salary would be far too high. So Inter wants to start looking for a new number one up front.
How things will continue with Lukaku in the summer is unclear. It is doubtful that the 29-year-old will want to make one last attempt in London. It didn’t fit between the blues and their storm tank in all the years together.
