Romelu Lukaku’s £6.7 million transfer fee from Inter guaranteed Chelsea’s loan repayment.

Romelu Lukaku’s return from Chelsea on loan was secured by Inter at a bargain price during the summer transfer window.

After a stellar start with three goals in as many games under Thomas Tuchel, Lukaku’s first season back at Chelsea did not go as planned. He only managed five more Premier League goals for the balance of the season after falling out of favor. The Belgian striker made matters worse for himself when he apologized for remarks he made in a mid-season interview in which he disparaged Tuchel and suggested a return to Inter.

The additions of Raheem Sterling and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang allowed the Blues to replace Lukaku, but the Belgian international has already contributed to three goals in four outings this season, demonstrating his continued ability to deliver. Although Lukaku has had trouble with a hamstring injury so far this season, he made a goal in his comeback against Viktoria Plzen earlier this week in the UEFA Champions League.

The fact that Lukaku returned to San Siro illustrates the Serie A team’s brilliant recruitment strategy, since they only paid a portion of the £97.5 million transfer price they were charged by Chelsea for his services. Inter Milan has revealed that, barely a year after selling the 29-year-old, they reached an agreement for €7.8 million (£6.7 million) with Chelsea to arrange a loan transfer for him.

The future of Lukaku was discussed in a meeting with Roc Nation President Michael Yormak, according to Tuttosport via Sempre Inter. According to the source, Yormak vowed to take every possible step to guarantee that his client stays at the San Siro for the next season.