Roma Faces £37m Price Tag for Lukaku
In a high-stakes transfer saga, AS Roma is set to navigate a substantial financial hurdle if they aspire to secure the services of Romelu Lukaku on a permanent basis next summer. According to reports from the Daily Mail, Chelsea has stipulated a hefty £37 million price tag for the Belgian striker’s acquisition.
Currently on loan with the Serie A outfit, Lukaku has taken the Italian football scene by storm, notching an impressive seven goals in just eight appearances across all competitions. His blistering start under the management of Jose Mourinho has left Roma contemplating the possibility of retaining the prolific forward beyond his loan spell.
The intricate details of Lukaku’s loan agreement with Roma reveal that Chelsea had included a £37 million release clause when they negotiated a £5 million loan fee with the Italian club. This contractual clause presents a complex situation for both clubs, with significant financial implications on the horizon.
Chelsea’s original intent was to part ways with the 30-year-old striker during the past summer transfer window. However, Lukaku’s decisions to reject a move to Al Hilal in Saudi Arabia and thwart a potential switch to Inter Milan, followed by a subsequent disinterest in joining Juventus, have added twists to his transfer tale.
As the clock ticks down to next summer’s transfer window, the footballing world will closely monitor Roma’s financial maneuvering and Chelsea’s stance on Romelu Lukaku’s future. The £37 million question remains whether Roma is willing to meet the asking price to secure the striker on a permanent basis, further intensifying the intrigue surrounding this transfer saga.
