Chelsea and Inter Milan reach loan agreement for Romelu Lukaku
Lukaku re-joined Chelsea from the Serie A club for a club-record fee last summer but only managed to score eight Premier League goals in 2021-22.
Chelsea and Inter Milan have reached an agreement over a loan move for striker Romelu Lukaku.
Lukaku will return to the San Siro on a season-long loan deal after a disappointing second spell at Stamford Bridge.
The Belgium international re-joined Chelsea from the Serie A club for a club-record fee last summer but only managed to score eight Premier League goals in 2021-22.
Inter will pay a fee of €8 million plus add-ons, while terms over his salary and performance bonuses have also been accepted.
Romelu Lukaku from Chelsea to Inter deal details 🔵🇧🇪🤝 #CFC #Inter
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▫️ €8m loan fee guaranteed.
▫️ €4m in add-ons related to performances.
▫️ Salary reduced from €12m net to €8m net this season.
▫️ No buy option or obligation clause.
▫️ Medical tests in Milano next week. pic.twitter.com/E0yhyVSOQr
No option to buy for Inter
Lukaku is expected to undergo his medical next week ahead of his return to the Milan-based club.
Inter will not have an option or obligation to buy Lukaku after his loan spell. Paperwork for the transfer is in the process of being finalised.
The 29-year-old has a contract with the London club until 2026.