Romelo Lukaku is nearing a Chelsea return after an excellent season with Inter Milan. According to the latest reports, the 28-year-old Belgian striker will sign a 5-year deal worth € 12-13m per year. However, Inter wanted a deal worth € 120m for Lukaku. But According to Sky Sports, Chelsea put € 110m on the table with a player included in the deal. At the end of the day, both the parties agreed on € 115m with no players involved.
The transfer news was pretty accurate when the ever-trusted Fabrizio Romano confirmed the deal.
Romelu Lukaku to Chelsea, confirmed and here we go! The agreement is set to be completed after further talks. €115m to Inter and no players included. Paperworks to be signed once details are fixed. 🔵🤝 #CFC
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 7, 2021
Lukaku will sign a long-term contract for €12m + add ons. 🇧🇪 #Chelsea pic.twitter.com/N47ksuRGpM
Manchester City recently made the most expensive transfer in the history of the Premier League after signing Jack Grealish from Aston Villa. However, that record will crumble down if the Lukaku deal eventually goes through. The Belgian had an excellent season with Inter Milan winning the Serie A and scoring 28 goals across all competitions. Although he crashed out of the quarter-finals from the Euro, he had an outstanding season and is one of the top contenders for the Ballon d'Or 2021.