Champions League winners Chelsea who pursued the striker since early spring.The 28-year-old was announced as the Blues’ record transfer on Thursday in a significant £97.5million move from Inter Milan, where he is set to earn £450,000 per week.He will lead the forward line in Thomas Tuchel’s side this season despite making it clear earlier this summer that he was very happy to stay in Italy.The Athletic has now revealed the Belgium international felt that a move to Chelsea would be the best decision with Chelsea remaining persistent and Lukaku’s own career aspirations being a factor.Reports claim Tuchel had eyed Lukaku as a candidate to be his traditional-style No.9 since spring despite the club’s very public attempts to sign Erling.
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