Official: Lukaku Joins Roma on a Season-Long Loan 

Chelsea’s former record signing Romelu Lukaku has joined Italian outfit AS Roma on a season-long loan until the end of the 2023/24 season.

The Belgian international who was on loan at Inter Milan last season reunites with his former Jose Mourinho, following his collapsed move to Juventus.

Chelsea’s official confirmation reads: ” Romelu Lukaku has completed a season-long loan move to Serie A club A.S. Roma.

“The Belgium international, who joined Chelsea in the summer of 2021, spent the previous campaign on loan at Inter Milan.

“Lukaku will link up in the Italian capital with former Chelsea head coach Jose Mourinho, who guided Roma to the Europa League final last season.”

The 30-year-old striker also shared his excitement with the warmth he has received from Roma’s fans ahead of the new challenge.

“The welcome I’ve received from this club and its fans has excited me and given me even more motivation to give my all for my new team. As an opponent, I felt the atmosphere of the Stadio Olimpico, and felt the warmth of the Romanisti,” Lukaku said after making his move to the Italian capital.

“It’s nice to know I’m a part of it today. I recently got the opportunity to speak with the owners, and I was impressed by their ambition. Now we must work, be humble, and grow game by game. For my part, I can’t wait to be available to my teammates both on and off the pitch,” he concluded.