Romelu Lukaku speaks for first time on Inter return after touching down in Milan
Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku has touched down in Milan ahead of his return to Inter and shared his delight at sealing a move back to the San Siro.
The Belgium international will undergo a medical on Wednesday before putting pen to paper on a one-year contract and he looked in great spirits when he arrived at Milan airport at around 6.30am Italian time.
Lukaku was mobbed by reporters as he made his way to his car, briefly answering a few questions and posing for photos with a blue and black Inter scarf.
Asked for his thoughts on sealing a move back to the Nerazzurri after a frustrating year at Stamford Bridge, Lukaku smiled and told reporters: ‘I’m very happy to be back!’
The 29-year-old will now undergo medical tests before Inter officially confirm the deal later in the day, with Lukaku signing on loan until the end of the season.
Inter have agreed to cover the forward’s full salary and have paid a guaranteed loan fee of €8million (£6m), though various performance-related add-ons could take the package closer to £10m.
Lukaku no longer featured in Thomas Tuchel’s plans and both the player and his manager were keen to part ways – even if only temporarily – with co-owner Todd Boehly agreeing to sanction the loan.
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Lukaku also felt like a poor stylistic fit for the brand of football Tuchel likes to play, while he courted controversy and lost support from fans when he gave an
