Chelsea and Romelu Lukaku have an agreement in place for him to leave next summer, which includes a fixed fee of around £37 million.

Chelsea are reported to have already agreed a permanent transfer fee for the sale of Romelu Lukaku to Roma when his loan finishes next summer. The potential deal could have significant financial implications for Chelsea, as they might end up incurring a loss of over £60 million. This is quite a substantial amount, considering that the Blues broke their transfer record back in 2021 when they re-signed Lukaku from Inter for a staggering £97.5 million.

During the 2021/22 season, Lukaku’s performance for Chelsea in the Premier League fell short of expectations, as he managed to score only eight goals. In addition, his relationship with the club and fans became strained when he gave an interview to Sky Italia expressing his dissatisfaction and a desire to return to Inter. Though he was loaned back to the Italian club for the 2022/23 season, the deal did not materialize into a permanent transfer.

Since joining Roma on loan and reuniting with former manager Jose Mourinho, Lukaku has enjoyed an impressive start, scoring seven goals in just eight appearances across various competitions. The 30-year-old Belgian striker still has eight months remaining on his current loan deal with Roma, and he will undoubtedly be keen to round off the season by surpassing the 20-goal mark, a feat he last achieved during his initial spell with Inter in the 2020/21 campaign.

The reported £37 million fee agreed between Chelsea and Roma to finalize Lukaku’s permanent transfer highlights the change in circumstances and the potential financial adjustment both clubs are willing to make. It remains to be seen how the situation will develop, but it is clear that Lukaku’s future lies away from Stamford Bridge, and the upcoming transfer could have a significant impact on the financial dynamics for both Chelsea and Roma.