Romelu Lukaku’s Unofficial Release Clause Could See Him Leave Chelsea for a Cut Price
According to reports, Romelu Lukaku has an unofficial release clause that could result in his permanent departure from Chelsea at a reduced price. Lukaku, who rejoined Chelsea for nearly £100m in 2021, failed to make an impression and has since been loaned out twice.
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Currently playing for Roma in Italy, the 30-year-old has made an impressive start with nine goals in 14 appearances for the Serie A club.
Chelsea is eager to permanently offload Lukaku and has reportedly agreed to an unofficial release clause that would allow him to leave for less than half of his original transfer fee. According to Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea has made a “gentleman’s agreement” with Lukaku, enabling him to depart for just £35m.
Speaking to CaughtOffside, Romano stated, “From what I’m told, Romelu Lukaku has something like a release clause, but not a proper release clause, there is a gentleman’s agreement between the player’s agents and Chelsea. Because they don’t want a situation like a few months ago in the summer transfer window when they had to negotiate with Juventus, then with Inter, then with Roma. It was a very complicated summer for Chelsea around the Lukaku story, and so there is now a possibility for him to leave for €40m – and that’s not just for Roma, that’s for any club.”
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Despite Lukaku’s impressive performances at Stadio Olimpico, Roma may face difficulties in the upcoming summer transfer window. The agreement regarding Lukaku’s future fee is open to all clubs, potentially leading the former Manchester United player to join another team at the end of the season.
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A permanent departure of Lukaku from Stamford Bridge would help Chelsea balance their books after several transfer windows of significant spending. Since Todd Boehly took over the club in May 2022, Chelsea has spent over £1 billion on transfers.