MX23RW : Sunday, September 29 10:57:58| >> :60:1175:1175:

Romelu Lukaku 'has no intention of returning to Chelsea next summer'

Lukaku 'has no intention of returning to Chelsea'
© Reuters
Romelu Lukaku is reportedly enjoying his loan spell at Serie A side Inter Milan and has no intention of returning to parent club Chelsea at the end of the season.

Romelu Lukaku reportedly has no intention of returning to parent club Chelsea when his loan deal at Inter Milan expires at the end of this season.

The 29-year-old is spending the 2022-23 campaign back at San Siro, having endured an underwhelming season with Chelsea following his record £98m move to Stamford Bridge from Inter Milan last year.

Lukaku scored just eight goals in 26 Premier League outings and 15 in 44 appearances across all competitions last season, losing his place in Thomas Tuchel's side towards the end of the campaign.

The Belgian international subsequently joined Inter on a one-year loan deal during the summer, and La Gazzetta dello Sport claims that he is happy in Milan and does not want to return to Chelsea.

Lukaku has suffered an injury-affected start to life back at the Italian giants, only managing three appearances so far, scoring one goal.

Romelu Lukaku in action for Inter Milan on August 13, 2022© Reuters

Inter Milan do not have an option-to-buy clause included in their loan deal for Lukaku, but the report suggests that they plan to renew his loan deal for another season at least next summer.

Chelsea brought in Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Barcelona as a replacement for Lukaku during the summer, but the 33-year-old Gabon international only signed a two-year deal at Stamford Bridge.

Lukaku's Blues contract does not expire until 2026, but Chelsea are thought to still be in the market for a more permanent, long-term successor to the Belgian.

However, new Chelsea owner Todd Boehly is understood to have strong connections to Lukaku's representatives Roc Nation, while the Premier League outfit also have a new manager at the helm since the striker's exit, with Graham Potter replacing Tuchel earlier this month.

Lukaku is expected to return from his muscle injury soon, and could even be available for Saturday's meeting with Roma, who are managed by his former Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho.

ID:495527:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:collect3194:

Romelu Lukaku future - Click here for more stories

Click here for more stories about Romelu Lukaku

Click here for more stories about Chelsea

Collect / Create New Data
Share this article now:
Inter Milan's Denzel Dumfries celebrates scoring their first goal on March 19, 2022
Read Next:
Chelsea to return with improved Dumfries bid in January?
>
Sports Mole Logo
Enter your email address to subscribe to Sports Mole's free match previews newsletter! Updates are sent twice a week.
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
6pm
Rams
@
Bears
6pm
Eagles
@
Buccaneers
6pm
Steelers
@
Colts
6pm
Saints
@
Falcons
6pm
Broncos
@
Jets
6pm
Vikings
@
Packers
6pm
Bengals
@
Panthers
6pm
Jags
@
Texans
9.05pm
Patriots
@
49ers
9.05pm
Washington
@
Cardinals
9.25pm
Chiefs
@
Chargers
9.25pm
Browns
@
Raiders
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool65011221015
2Manchester CityMan City6420146814
3Arsenal6420125714
4Chelsea6411157813
5Aston Villa5401107312
6Fulham632185311
7Newcastle UnitedNewcastle632187111
8Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton623110829
9Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest62316519
10Tottenham HotspurSpurs52129547
11Manchester UnitedMan Utd52125507
12Brentford6213810-27
13Bournemouth512258-35
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham6123610-45
15Everton6114715-84
16Leicester CityLeicester6033812-43
17Crystal Palace603359-43
18Ipswich TownIpswich503238-53
19Southampton501429-71
20Wolverhampton WanderersWolves6015616-101


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!