According to a report from Football.London, Romelu Lukaku is on the verge of departing Chelsea and embarking on a loan journey to AS Roma. as informed in the report by Matt Law, the two parties are nearing a consensus on the terms of the arrangement.
Roma is set to provide a sum ranging from £8 million to £9 million as part of the agreement, and subsequently, addressing the player’s salary details will be focused on to finalise the deal.
Lukaku’s Promising Loan Period At Inter Last Season
In the preceding campaign, the 30-year-old experienced a favorable loan stint at Inter Milan, showcasing a series of productive displays in the offensive aspect of the game. Lukaku impressively netted the ball 14 times and provided seven assists in 37 appearances for the Milan-based club, competing across various tournaments.
Hailing from Antwerp, the central forward managed commendable averages of 2.0 shots, 1.3 key passes, and 0.6 dribbles per 90 minutes in Serie A. However, there is room for enhancement in his connection with teammates in the opposing half, as evidenced by his 72.5% completion rate in the Italian top division (statistics via whoscored).
His current deal at Stamford Bridge will expire in the summer of 2026. Therefore, it makes sense for Roma to arrange a loan move for Lukaku before the transfer window ends.
Good Decision From Pochettino In Sanctioning The Loan Exit From Chelsea?
Lukaku possesses the ability to carve out a gap for himself, allowing him to take shots at the goal. He can leverage his physical prowess to unsettle his defender in the attacking zone. This Belgian player exhibits the potential to be a proficient goal-scorer when he exudes confidence on the field. Yet, to further refine his game, he must address his distribution skills in the forward areas.
Someone with Lukaku’s skillset and experience would no doubt be a decent loan acquisition for the Italian outfit this summer. The Belgian striker is already accustomed with Serie A and would make an immediate impact at the club. Hence, Mauricio Pochettino has done well to sanction his loan move as it benefits the striker who has fallen out of favour at Stamford Bridge.
