Romelu Lukaku Names the Club He Is Joining Ahead of Chelsea Exit

• Romelu Lukaku is set for another return to Italy this summer with Roma
• The Chelsea striker is set to join the club on loan
• Lukaku is expected to replace Tammy Abraham, who is currently out injured

Chelsea outcast Romelu Lukaku has announced the club he is joining this summer ahead of his Stamford Bridge exit.

The Belgian rejoined the Blues in the summer of 2021 before he was shipped out on loan last summer to Inter Milan after his underwhelming second stint with the west Londoners.

Lukaku returned to Chelsea this summer upon the expiry of his loan deal with Inter but was exiled from the first team as the club sought to finalise his departure.

According to Metro UK, the former Manchester United attacker has been training with Chelsea's U21s and has yet to have a word with new boss Mauricio Pochettino.

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Which club is Lukaku joining?

The Belgium attacker was initially expected to seal a permanent transfer with Inter Milan, only for the proposed move to hit a snag.

Juventus were also said to be keen on Lukaku's services, but the move did not take off the ground after the club's fans protested the transfer.

Elsewhere, a switch to Saudi Arabia was mooted for the towering striker, who turned it down as he was keen to continue playing in Europe.

The Sun now reports that the ex-Inter ace is due to join Roma this summer in a move that will see him reunite with Jose Mourinho.

The 30-year-old, who is set to replace the injured Tammy Abraham, has since confirmed the imminent transfer.

“Tomorrow I will fly to Rome to sign," he was quoted telling reporters in Belgium.

Lukaku deal angers Juventus

In related coverage, Sports Brief reported that Juventus fans have been left red-faced after Chelsea reportedly made the Bianconeri’s interest in Lukaku public.

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Juve were in 'silent talks' with Chelsea for the former Everton man and were willing to offer striker Dusan Vlahovic, at a discount if the Blues let the Belgian go.

However, in an apparent attempt to drive up Lukaku's price, the Blues allegedly took advantage and made Inter Milan aware of the interest in the big striker.