Revealed: Romelu Lukaku's Emotional Reaction To Sealing Chelsea Exit

Romelu Lukaku was left so overjoyed he was 'reduced to tears' when his Inter Milan move was agreed after Chelsea accepted their loan offer, according to reports.

"I think I'm in a moment where the boss could play me a little more but I have to respect his decisions, continue to work and wait for my time to come," he said last year in the bombshell interview.

"We're trying to find a middle ground where we can meet, a system which can help the team perform at its best because right now we're in a complicated situation.

"The boss made a choice, I have to keep working and at some point we will talk with Tuchel and see how it's going."

The 2021/22 campaign came to an end and so did Roman Abramovich's ownership, the final permanent signing of the Russian-born's incredibly successful 19-year stint in west London.

As negotiations continued and the clubs went back and forth, Lukaku, who will take a pay cut, was working with his lawyer Sebastien Ledure​ to finalise a deal after parting ways with his management company.

He was emotional and was 'reduced to tears' when Ledure informed him that a breakthrough had been found.

Once Lukaku has left, Chelsea can focus on new additions for Tuchel's side, including pursuits for Jules Kounde and Raheem Sterling.

He said: "As custodians of Chelsea FC, we now begin executing our long-term vision and plan for the Club, creating an outstanding experience for its passionate, loyal fans, and continuing to challenge for top honours in line with Chelsea FC's decorated history.

"Working together, side-by-side, we are firmly committed to winning, both on and off the pitch. For us, that effort has begun."

Co-controlling owners Behdad Eghbali and José E. Feliciano added: "As the new era of the Boehly-Clearlake ownership begins, we are excited to build a championship organisation and grow Chelsea FC as a global platform.

"We look forward to backing Thomas Tuchel, Emma Hayes and their teams, and will provide proactive, unbending support to make Chelsea’s loyal fans and our partners proud."