Inter will pay Chelsea a. 6.9m loan plus εκ 3.5m in bonuses if they win the Scudetto and cover all of their salary this season. The Chelsea striker flew to Milan Linate Airport around 6.20 am. local time and posed with an Inter scarf before getting into a car. “I am so happy to be back,” he said. Having completed his medical examinations, Lukaku was officially announced as a new Inter player. Use the Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Former Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Jamie O’Hara has given his opinion on the latest transfer news, including possible moves for Romelu Lukaku, Rahim Sterling and Gabriel Jesούςs. In a short video posted by Inter, Lukaku said he was “very happy”. The Belgian has agreed to a 30 per cent pay cut to smooth out his departure, with profits falling from εκατο 10m £ a year after taxes to εκατο 7m £. The revelation last week came after several rounds of negotiations in recent weeks involving Lukaku’s lawyer Sebastian Ledure and Inter CEO Giuseppe Marotta. Lukaku scored just eight goals in 26 Premier League appearances last season after returning to Stamford Bridge for a record fee. Use the Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Romelu Lukaku arrived in Milan to complete his transfer on loan from Chelsea to Inter. The Belgian striker even posed and is photographed with an Inter scarf. In December, Lukaku told Sky in Italy that he wanted to return to Inter one day, saying: “I really hope in my heart to return to Inter, not at the end of my career, but at another good level to hope for. . earn more “. Last week, it was revealed that Inter could not afford to acquire Lukaku – who scored 64 goals in 95 games and helped them win the Serie A title during his tenure at the club – on a permanent deal. Chelsea have decided to let Lukaku leave following talks between Todd Bochley – who was appointed president and interim sporting director on Wednesday – and Thomas Tuchel, as well as talks between Boiley and Lukaku. The owner and head coach wanted to quickly resolve Lukaku’s future so they could focus on strengthening their team this summer. Use the Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Inter chief executive Giuseppe Marotta says the club are in no hurry for a possible return of Romelu Lukaku, but remain willing to repeat him this summer after giving an interview to Sky in Italy last December. Chelsea want to acquire Rahim Sterling from Manchester City, while targets are also Richardson, Usman Dembele, Jules Conde, Mathis de Licht, Jonathan Klaus and Milan Scriniar. The Blues are also in talks with Leeds over a deal for winger Rafinha, with the club ready to approve a άν 50m deal to finalize the deal.
Inter ultras: We will not welcome Loukakou with a scarf or banner
The ultras of Inter issued a statement asking the fans not to welcome Lukaku when he arrives in Milan. The club’s most loyal fans say he will have to regain their respect through his performances after he left last summer to return to Chelsea. A statement read: “Since Lukaku’s return to Inter is very likely, some things need to be clarified. “Curva Nord supports Inter and will not protest against the player (despite his behavior last summer). That said, no one will go to greet him with scarves and banners representing Curva or its teams. he needs to win everything that in case it will happen to him in the future with humility and sweat on the field. “They supported him (and treated him) like a king, now he is just a player like many others. Image: Chelsea Preview: Romelu Lukaku vs Kai Havertz “It will also be clear to everyone that we will never applaud Lukaku if he wears the Inter shirt again. “We encourage all Interisti [Inter fans] after all, not to fall into the other trap, to run and bathe behind him. “Clearly there is an instinctive and emotional element, but pretending that nothing has happened will only speed up this process which aims to make us all stupid and enslaved consumers. “We understood Lukakos’ betrayal and we were extremely disappointed. “In time we can forgive such things to a footballer, but the facts will not change. “Now, Romelou, let’s kick and run.”
Analysis: Where did he go wrong for Lukaku at Chelsea?
Use the Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Kaveh Solhekol and Dharmesh Sheth are debating whether Romelu Lukaku is one of the worst transfers ever in the Premier League, as the Chelsea striker is set to return to Inter Milan. Eddie Newton, former Chelsea assistant coach for three seasons, told Sky Sports: “Loukakou is a player who likes to always be in front of the goal, not to play with his back. With his strength and pace, it is very difficult to stop when he is in his flow. “But when he plays with his back to the goal, it has never been the best part of his game. The way Chelsea play, he needs her No. 9 to be the center of their play and he can make her play. Especially when you play against a low block. “Chelsea play with teams that love to sit back, which makes the role of No. 9 very important in terms of his ability to play with his back to the goal, to bring others into the game. “It is up to Lukaku to score in the second and third phases, but that is why I do not think it happened for Lukaku back at Chelsea.”
Who is responsible?
Use the Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Marco De Micheli from Sky Italy says that they expect developments for the return of Romelu Lukaku to Inter from Chelsea in the coming days. “It has to be a combination of the player and the coaching staff. This is the really important thing about the recruitment. You can not deny that Lukaku is a fantastic, top player, as he has scored goals on the international stage and has scored many goals in top leagues. “Chelsea play a certain brand of football that they did not want to get out of. Maybe getting a striker who is not as big a name as Lukaku, but who fits into her system, is probably a better way to hire them. “Antonio Conte got the best of Lukaku. Romantic, you see it and you wanted it to work the way he loves and supports Chelsea. “Coming back here, you thought he had the experience he needed at other clubs and in other countries and you felt like he was now ready to take on Chelsea’s No. 9 shirt, winning a lot of trophies, but unfortunately he didn’t. I implement. “
What positions is Chelsea aiming for?
Sky Sports News senior reporter Melissa Reddy: Chelsea are moving forward with their summer recruitment plans now that the acquisition of the club under the leadership of Todd Boehly has been completed, amounting to 4.25 billion pounds. The Blues already have a verbal agreement with Sevilla defender Jules Conde, with the Spanish club preferring a quick deal as they aim to balance their books before June 30th. Talks on a deal for Kounde collapsed last year, but there is optimism from all sides that it will be completed this time. Paris Saint-Germain’s Presnel Kimpembe is part of a small list of central defense options and is the preference of Thomas Tuchel. Atletico Madrid’s Jose Gimenez and RB Leipzig’s Josko Gvardiol are also among those being considered.
Chelsea games: Lampard’s Everton first and then the Spurs
Chelsea start the 2022/23 season with a trip to Frank Lampard’s Everton live on Sky Sports before hosting the London Spurs’ opponents in their first home game. Thomas Tuchel’s team faces a reunion with the Blue Lampard legend at Goodison Park on August 6, starting at 5.30pm, before Tottenham visit Stamford Bridge a week later. Chelsea will host Liverpool in West London on September 17, Manchester United on October 22 and Arsenal on November 5. Their last match before a month-long World Cup break is away to Newcastle and they are continuing their Boxing Day campaign against Bournemouth just before. Chelsea travel to Tottenham on 25 February and Arsenal on 29 April, with the latter starting the last five games, such as Manchester City away at home on the penultimate weekend of the season and Newcastle at home on the final day.
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