Inter Milan Fans Give Romelu Lukaku Heroic Welcome on His Return to San Siro

• Romelu Lukaku received a befitting reception as he touched down in Italy ahead of his return to Inter Milan
• A video capturing Lukaku's arrival in Italy showed a jubilant crowd eager to catch a glimpse of the Belgian chanting his name
• Lukaku is due to have a medical on Wednesday, June 29, to reunite with Inter after just one season away
• Chelsea resolved to offload the 29-year-old temporarily after an underwhelming 2022/23 campaign where he managed just eight Premier League goals

Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku has been handed a heroic welcome by Inter Milan fans after returning to the Italian club.

The Belgian star is set to rejoin the Serie A giants on loan from the Blues just one season after he dumped them for a return to Stamford Bridge.

Lukaku moved to Chelsea last summer after the west Londoners paid an eyewatering £98million to re-sign him.

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However, the former Man United attacker failed to live up to his huge price tag before dropping down the pecking order under Thomas Tuchel.

Romelu Lukaku set for Inter medical

According to the Daily Mail, Lukaku's return to the San Siro is imminent, with the Belgium international set for a medical at Inter on Wednesday, June 29.

The publication reports that jubilant Inter fans ensured Lukaku gets the most special reception on his return as they accorded him a heroic welcome.

Footage of the Lukaku arriving in Italy showed the striker being greeted by an ecstatic crowd which chanted his name.

The 29-year-old responded by raising his thumb up as the fans filmed him before he walked away as he slapped hands with a number of the crowd.

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Lukaku's return to Inter comes just months after he had a controversial interview where he admitted to being unhappy playing under Tuchel.

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Earlier, Sports Brief reported Chelsea have made a formal offer to sign Manchester City forward, Raheem Sterling, this summer.

The Blues are keen to reinforce their attack line following the departure of Romelu Lukaku who rejoined Inter Milan on loan.

Sterling is believed to have been shortlisted as Chelsea's No.1 summer target, with Thomas Tuchel hoping to receive backing from the club's new owners in his bid to strengthen his squad.