In the loan agreement concluded with Chelsea, no provision exists for the option to purchase Romelu Lukaku outright. However, the inquiry arises: what would be the financial implications for AS Roma to acquire Romelu Lukaku in full?
The forward has unequivocally expressed his remorse regarding his transfer to Stamford Bridge from Inter, which transpired for €115 million during the summer of 2021. He promptly returned to San Siro on loan thereafter.
Subsequently, Romelu Lukaku embarked on a loan spell with AS Roma for a fee of €5.8 million, albeit devoid of any stipulated purchase option, necessitating negotiation for any potential acquisition fee.
Upon closer examination of the financial dynamics involved, Tuttomercatoweb has computed that to avert incurring a net loss from his sale, Chelsea must procure €46 million. This financial imperative assumes heightened significance in light of reports indicating Chelsea’s impending penalties for contravening the Premier League’s financial fair play regulations.
The prospect of another loan arrangement with an obligation to purchase at a reduced fee in 2025 appears improbable, given Lukaku’s resistance to overtures from Saudi Pro League clubs.
Considering Lukaku’s annual salary of €10 million and his approaching 31st birthday in May, it is improbable that AS Roma would be inclined to expend such a substantial sum on a single player.
Furthermore, AS Roma must contend with their own financial constraints, notwithstanding potential qualification for the UEFA Champions League.