Coach Mauricio Pochettino hopes to see striker Romelu Lukaku in pre-season for the chelseaeven if there are negotiations with the Inter Milan.
According to the Argentine coach, if he is still a Blues player, the 30-year-old Belgian athlete is expected between the 12th and 13th of July for the start of preparations for the 2023/24 season.
“He needs to come back July 12th to 13th to be part of the squad to start pre-season. Like all players that come in, the first thing they do is come to my office and say hello. which I expect if he is still a Chelsea player,” Pochettino said.
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Inter Milan, in turn, is preparing an offer to arrange Lukaku’s return to Italy. Negotiations continue, and Chelsea ask, at least, 40 million euros to sell his striker.
The sporting director of the Italian club, Piero Ausilio, revealed that the athlete wants to stay at Inter. With that, he seeks an agreement with the English team so that the Belgian center forward’s wish is met.
“Lukaku knows we want him back here. We are trying to find a solution. He is at Chelsea and we are in contact. They told us he is not available for loan. We are exploring conditions for a permanent move, we will see later in the window” , said Piero, during an event in Milan.
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Romelu Lukaku has his rights linked to Chelsea, but was loaned to Inter Milan last season. Recently, the striker turned down an offer from Al HilalJorge Jesus’ team in Saudi Arabia, due to his desire to continue in European football.
Source: Gazetaesportiva
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