Chelsea player now desperate to leave before July 13th, wants to be part of another club’s pre-season
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!The latest on Romelu Lukaku’s desire to leave Chelsea and join Inter Milan has been revealed by Corriere dello Sport. According to the Italian news outlet, Lukaku wants Chelsea and Inter Milan to reach an agreement before July 13th. He is eager to be part of Inter Milan’s pre-season training and has been training on his own in Sardinia to maintain his fitness.
Lukaku’s request puts pressure on both clubs to finalize a deal within the given timeframe. However, it is unclear why Chelsea would be in a hurry to meet his demands, considering Lukaku’s previous behavior and performances since his return to Stamford Bridge. He publicly expressed his love for Inter Milan shortly after joining Chelsea and had a disappointing season, scoring only eight Premier League goals in 26 appearances in the 2021/22 campaign.
Chelsea’s asking price for Lukaku is reported to be £34m, indicating that they are willing to accept a significant loss on their initial investment. However, Chelsea is not desperate for the money, so the onus is on Inter Milan to make a deal happen. It is in the hands of the Italian club, as they are the ones who want Lukaku, and the player himself desires a move to Inter Milan. It would be in the best interest of all parties involved if Inter Milan hurries up and presents an acceptable offer.
Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea’s manager, would likely prefer not to have an unhappy player in his squad next season. Therefore, a prompt resolution would be beneficial for everyone involved.
