Mueez Ajao
– The Blues have tied the prolific forward down to a long-term contract after prising him away from the Serie A champions.
– Romelu Lukaku joins Chelsea on a permanent deal from Inter for €115m fee. He’ll receive €12m net plus add ons as salary.
– Biggest sale in Serie A history. Big Rom’s now officially back at Stamford Bridge.
– Lukaku, who took in his first stint with the Blues between 2011 and 2014, has signed a five-year deal with the European champions that will see him remain in west London until 2026.
– Inter were initially reluctant to part ways with a prized asset, but couldn’t afford to turn down Chelsea’s lucrative offer amid an ongoing financial crisis, and the 28-year-old has now been officially unveiled at the Bridge ahead of the 2021-22 campaign.
– I’m happy and blessed to be back at this wonderful club,’ said Lukaku in a statement on the club’s official website. “It’s been a long journey for me: I came here as a kid who had a lot to learn, now I’m coming back with a lot of experience and more mature.
– “The relationship I have with this club means so much to me, as you know. I have supported Chelsea as a kid and now to be back and try to help them win more titles is an amazing feeling.
– “The way the club is going fits my ambitions perfectly at 28 and just coming off winning Serie A. I think this opportunity comes at the right time and hopefully we can have a lot of success together.
– “Since I left Chelsea, it’s been a long journey with a lot of ups and downs, but these experiences made me strong and the challenge is to try to help the team win some more trophies. I can’t wait to get started and to help the club achieve more success.”
– Chelsea’s newest signing recorded 64 goals and 16 assists in 95 appearances for the Nerazzurri, and will now be expected to help the Blues launch a serious title challenge when the new campaign kicks off.
