Inter chief confirms Lukaku WILL return to Chelsea with loan not expected to become permanent transfer
INTER MILAN’S supremo has rocked loan striker Romelu Lukaku’s hopes of a permanent move from Chelsea.
Inter CEO Giuseppe Marotta insists the 29-year-old will return to Stamford Bridge in the summer.
But Marotta suggested that if the Belgian regains peak form after injuries he could yet land his dream transfer.
He said: “Lukaku deal? He will return to Chelsea as it’s a straight loan, it’s part of the deal — then we will see.
“Lukaku is not in good condition yet, we are still waiting to see the real Romelu as we saw in the past”.
The 104-cap star sparked controversy last summer by publicly revealing how desperate he was to rejoin Inter.
And although a season-long loan did go through, he’s been plagued by fitness issues, particularly a hamstring problem.
He said earlier this year: “Everyone knows what I want.
“I hope to stay at Inter. I love this club and we will speak to Chelsea in order to find a solution.
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“Inter fans are really special, for me they are the best in the world.
“The idea is to finish my career with Anderlecht.
“I’m nearly 30, my son started school here and plays in the Inter academy. I want to stay here and do things right.”