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Roma want to loan Romelu Lukaku, Jose Mourinho returns to his old love
Roma FC have welcomed new manager Jose Mourinho this summer, the Portuguese manager who has managed Chelsea, Inter Milan, Real Madrid, Manchester United and Tottenham, and hopes to regain his strength in Rome and bring more glory to the team. To achieve this, Mourinho needs to bring in some of the right players to strengthen the team, and his eyes have been set on a striker he has coached – Romelu Romelu.
Romelu Lukaku is a 30-year-old Belgium international who plays as a central striker known for his fitness, speed and accuracy. He has played for clubs such as Chelsea, Everton, Manchester United and Inter Milan and has performed well in all leagues. He was loaned to Inter Milan last season and contributed 21 goals in less than 2,000 minutes of game time, playing in 37 games and scoring 14 goals. He was one of the heroes of Inter's Serie A victory and one of Europe's top scorers.
However, Lukaku is not satisfied with Inter's achievements and is eager to return to the Premier League and return to Chelsea, which is the starting point of his career. He thinks he has grown into a top striker and can prove himself in any league. Chelsea were also willing to grant his wishes, spending £85 million to buy him back from Inter. Romelu Lukaku is also confident and looking forward to his return and hopes to continue to play at Chelsea.
However, contrary to expectations, Romelu Lukaku did not find his form and place at Chelsea. He scored only four goals in the first ten games of the new season, two of them penalties. He was sluggish against strong teams and could not pose a threat to his opponents. There is also a lack of understanding and cooperation between him and his team-mates to integrate into Tuchel's tactical system. He appeared at a loss on the pitch and lost confidence and fighting spirit.
Chelsea were also disappointed and unhappy with Romelu Lukaku's performance, believing he was not at the level expected to bring a boost to the team. Chelsea have also started looking for opportunities to transfer him to ease the financial pressure on the squad and make room for other targets. It is reported that Chelsea have been in contact with a number of European giants to try to find Romelu Lukaku's next home.
Among the most likely to take over Romelu Lukaku is Roma. Roma boss Jose Mourinho is very interested in Romelu Lukaku and believes he can improve the team's attacking prowess. Mourinho and Romelu Lukaku have a complex and special relationship, having worked twice at Chelsea and Manchester United, with conflicts and reconciliations. Mourinho has a full understanding of Romelu Lukaku's abilities and potential, and knows how to unleash his fighting spirit and potential. Romelu Lukaku also has some respect and trust for Mourinho as a great coach who can help him improve his level.
Roma plan to loan Romelu Lukaku for an entire season rather than buy him permanently. There are two reasons for this: one is that Roma do not have enough funds to pay Lukaku's transfer fee and salary, and the other is that Roma want to observe Lukaku's performance in Serie A first to see if he can adapt to the team's style of play and environment. If Romelu Lukaku excels at Roma, Roma could consider negotiating a permanent signing with Chelsea at the end of his loan spell.
Roma fans have reacted differently to the news of Romelu Lukaku's introduction. Some fans welcomed and expected this as a world-class striker who can bring goals and physical confrontation to Roma's attack, adding to the threat up front. They believe Jose Mourinho can regain Romelu Lukaku's confidence and form and shine in Serie A. Other fans have expressed skepticism and concern, arguing that Romelu Lukaku's poor performance at Chelsea, his inability to adapt to a high level of play, and his value and salary are too high to be worth the risk of investing in Roma. They fear Romelu Lukaku will become a heavy burden that will affect the development of the team.
In any case, the news that Roma want to loan Romelu Lukaku has attracted the attention of the football world. This could be a win-win deal or a lose-lose risk. Whether Jose Mourinho and Romelu Lukaku can rediscover their old love at Roma remains to be seen by time.
