‘I’m happy and blessed to be back home’ – Says Romelu Lukaku

Since I left Chelsea, it’s been a long journey with a lot of ups and downs. But these experiences made me strong and the challenge is to try to help the team win some more trophies. Lukaku reveals

‘I’m happy and blessed to be back home’ – Says Romelu Lukaku
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Belgium International Romelu Lukaku said, he feels "happy and blessed" to be back home after Chelsea confirmed his £97.5million return from Inter Milan on a five-year contract.

The erstwhile Manchester United star is the world-class striker that Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has been desperate to add to his Champions League winners all summer.

The 28-year-old forward has had two sensational seasons with Inter Milan, helping them win Serie A for the first time in a decade last term.

And having left the Bridge seven years ago, Lukaku says it's an "amazing feeling" to be back.

"I’m happy and blessed to be back at this wonderful club.

"It’s been a long journey for me. I came here as a kid who had a lot to learn, now I’m coming back with a lot of experience and more mature.

"The relationship I have with this club means so much to me, as you know.

"I have supported Chelsea as a kid and now to be back and try to help them win more titles is an amazing feeling."

"The way the club is going fits my ambitions perfectly at 28 and just coming off winning Serie A.

"I think this opportunity comes at the right time and hopefully we can have a lot of success together.

“Since I left Chelsea, it’s been a long journey with a lot of ups and downs.

"But these experiences made me strong and the challenge is to try to help the team win some more trophies.

"I can’t wait to get started and to help the club achieve more success," Lukaku told Chelsea media team. 

Chelsea director Marina Granovskaia hailed the return of Lukaku and described him as "quite simply one of the world’s best strikers and goalscorers". Marina said:

"We are absolutely delighted to bring him back to the club he loves, and are excited to be adding his talent to our Champions League-winning squad.

“We are of course looking to build on last season’s success, and Lukaku will play a big role in achieving our targets.

"I’m sure all Chelsea fans will join me in saying welcome home, Romelu!"

Lukaku arrived at London Biggin Hill airport by private jet on Wednesday night to put pen to paper.

And only Jack Grealish's recent £100m switch from Aston Villa to Premier League champions -- Manchester City beats his fee.