There is some excitement among Chelsea supporters in the Football Transfer Tavern as The Evening Standard report that striker Romelu Lukaku has hinted he wants to return to Stamford Bridge at the end of his current loan.
The Belgian forward has spent the last season at Goodison park after Jose Mourinho decided he was too inexperienced to lead the line for the Blues.
This is despite Chelsea’s struggles in front of goal with Fernando Torres, Samuel Eto’o and Demaba failing to consistently find form and punters have been hoping to see him back in SW6.
Now the young powerful forward has made clear that he wants to play on the Champions League stage in the near future despite his age and would welcome a return to his parent club.
He said: “I’m turning 21, I’ve been a professional for five years already. It is time,”
“It is high time that I play in the Champions League. It is the next step I need in my development. Full stop.
“Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney were experienced already at that level when they were just 23-24 years old. I want to play Champions League football now. I must now show I’m ready for it.
“I still have two years on my contract and I know Chelsea follow my development. In the end it depends on what the manager thinks about me.”
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