Chelsea to Offer Romelu Lukaku Chance to 'Revive' Blues Career under Mauricio Pochettino
Reports suggest that Chelsea will offer Romelu Lukaku the opportunity to revive his career at the club under the incoming manager, Mauricio Pochettino. Lukaku, who rejoined Chelsea in 2021, has spent the current season on loan at Inter Milan. However, his second stint at Chelsea was marred by a falling out with former boss Thomas Tuchel, resulting in Lukaku scoring just 15 goals in 44 appearances. With no Chelsea player reaching double figures in goals this season, the club is looking to Pochettino to turn their fortunes around.
According to talkSPORT, Pochettino is set to be appointed as Chelsea's new manager, which could bode well for Lukaku's future at the club. The Telegraph reports that Chelsea intends to hold talks with the striker and inquire if he is interested in resurrecting his career under Pochettino. While Lukaku has expressed a desire to stay at Inter Milan, the Serie A giants may not be willing to extend his loan for another season due to his relatively modest return of nine goals, partly due to injuries, this season.
Pochettino's arrival as the permanent successor to Graham Potter, who was sacked in April, brings hope that he can transform Chelsea into Premier League title contenders once again. The club's current interim boss, Frank Lampard, has struggled since his return, losing all four games in charge. As Chelsea aims to comply with Financial Fair Play regulations, a significant clearout of their 31-man squad is expected during the summer transfer window.
Since the Todd Boehly-Clearlake Capital ownership took over, Chelsea has made significant investments, spending nearly 600 million on new signings. While it's anticipated that the club may not engage in the same level of heavy spending in the upcoming transfer window, Pochettino's appointment adds intrigue to the summer market. Lukaku's potential involvement in Pochettino's plans for next season could provide a fresh start for the striker, reinvigorating his goal-scoring efforts.
Chelsea fans will be eagerly awaiting further developments as Pochettino takes the helm and potential discussions with Lukaku unfold. The club's ambition to reclaim their position as title contenders and Lukaku's desire to make a mark at Stamford Bridge will intersect under Pochettino's guidance. The upcoming season holds the promise of a renewed Chelsea and potentially a resurgent Lukaku, should he opt to accept the chance to revive his Chelsea career.
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