While Romelu Lukaku continues to perform admirably for AS Roma this season, a final decision regarding his future beyond the current campaign remains on hold until its conclusion.
The 30-year-old Belgian striker found himself embroiled in transfer market speculation last summer. Initially, Inter Milan appeared his most likely destination, only for talks with Juventus to emerge, ultimately extinguishing the Nerazzurri’s interest. With Juventus unable to finalize a deal, Lukaku joined Roma on a season-long loan.
Lukaku has displayed positive contributions in the Italian capital, tallying 16 goals and 2 assists across 32 matches in all competitions. However, his performance has dipped recently, managing only 2 goals in the past six weeks under manager Daniele De Rossi.
According to Football Italia’s transfer expert Matteo Moretto, as reported by Caught Offside, the future of Lukaku and potential discussions with Chelsea regarding his permanent stay at Roma remain unclear.
The Giallorossi, aware of the significant financial implications involved in retaining the Belgian striker, have opted to delay any concrete decisions until the end of the season. This delay is further compounded by Chelsea’s high financial demands, necessitating potential negotiations between the two clubs should a permanent transfer be pursued.