Roma’s aspirations for Champions League qualification are entwined with Romelu Lukaku’s willingness to renegotiate his wages, crucial for retaining him at Stadio Olimpico. However, there are reports suggesting Hugo Ekitiké and Lorenzo Lucca as potential successors to the Belgian forward.
The latest updates on Lukaku’s future, while on loan at Roma from Chelsea, have been provided by La Gazzetta dello Sport and Il Corriere dello Sport.
La Gazzetta highlights the financial challenges Roma faces in retaining the Belgian international. Chelsea’s asking price for his permanent transfer exceeds €40m, coupled with nearly €14m per season in gross wages, posing considerable hurdles for the Giallorossi. In response, Roma has reportedly earmarked PSG prospect Ekitiké and Udinese’s Lucca as potential replacements.
Contrary to this, Il Corriere dello Sport suggests Roma still holds hope of keeping Lukaku in the capital, contingent upon two conditions. Firstly, securing financial resources for his purchase from Chelsea by clinching Champions League qualification, and secondly, persuading Lukaku to agree to a reduction in his salary.
The report indicates Lukaku’s desire to continue at Roma for the 2024-25 season. Even if he returns to Chelsea after his loan spell, he’s expected to depart Stamford Bridge in the summer, with various Saudi Pro League clubs expressing interest in acquiring his services.
Romelu Lukaku
Romelu Lukaku Menama
BelgiumThis season he played in total 26 times for 2147 minutes for Serie A.
Romelu Lukaku scored 10 goals for Roma. He procured 3 assists. He received 3 yellow cards and 1 red card.
His team is currently 5th in Serie A. In the last match Roma won 1-0 against Sassuolo.
Roma performance and stats
Roma
Roma is currently 5th in the Serie A with 51 points.
In the last 29 games, it has won 15 times, drawn 6 times, and lost 8 times. In its last match, Roma won 1-0 against Sassuolo.
It has a positive goal difference after scoring 55 goals and conceding 35.
