Pochettino All But Confirms Romelu Lukaku’s Chelsea Career Is Over

• Romelu Lukaku looks set to depart Chelsea this summer
• Pochettino recently hinted the Belgian has no chance of returning to Stamford Bridge
• Juventus are among the top teams the ex-Man United attacker has been linked with

New Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino has confirmed Romelu Lukaku will not be returning to Stamford Bridge.

Lukaku is among a string of players left out of Pochettino's 29-man squad for the Blues' pre-season tour.

The Argentine has overseen a massive summer overhaul since his arrival, with at least 25 players leaving the club so far his summer.

According to The Sun, Mateo Kovacic, Mason Mount, N’Golo Kante, Kai Havertz, and Ruben Loftus-Cheek are among the top players who have left the west London club in recent weeks.

Others include Christian Pulisic, Cesar Azpilicueta, Kalidou Koulibaly and Edouard Mendy.

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It is understood that a lot more are expected to be shown the exit door, with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Hakim Ziyech and Callum Hudson-Odoi among those expected to depart.

Lukaku's Chelsea future decided

Lukaku is also among the high-profile players whose Chelsea fate seems to have been decided.

Pochetino recently poured cold water on the possibility of the Belgian attacker reigniting his career at Stamford Bridge.

"The player and club are working hard to try and find the best solution," Poch said when asked about his decision to axe Lukaku from his pre-season squad.

"It is obvious the decision had been made on the side of the player also. We act in consequence of the decision. The club and player are in the position they wanted," he added.

Lukaku is sure not to fall short of transfer options, with Goal reporting Juventus are among the teams that could sign the ex-Manchester United attacker.

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Pochettino's comment on Lukaku

Sports Brief reported that Pochettino gave a brilliant response on Romelu Lukaku after being asked about the Belgian striker's situation amidst a plot to move away from Stamford Bridge.

He refused to be drawn into the controversy and outlined a routine of players just arriving for pre-season training coming to his office to say hello, and he expects the same from Lukaku.