‘He wants me to be a leader’ – Romelu Lukaku reveals role Tuchel wants him to play at Chelsea

‘He wants me to be a leader’ – Romelu Lukaku reveals role Tuchel wants him to play at Chelsea

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Romelu Lukaku hopes to finish his evolution into the “complete” striker on his big-money return to Chelsea.

The 28-year-old is settling back into Stamford Bridge life after completing his £98million switch from Inter Milan.

Lukaku could even feature in Sunday’s Premier League trip to Arsenal, and the Belgium hitman is keen to prove his vast progress since the last time he was a new face with the Blues.

Almost 10 years on from arriving in west London as a teenager, Lukaku has returned to Chelsea as one of the globe’s leading goalscorers – and intends to assert that authority.

“I just feel more complete; I’ve tried to master all the facets that a striker needs and I just want to keep improving on the small details all the time and keep improving on my strengths as well,” Lukaku told Chelsea’s official club website.

“I just want to try to help the team win and be available for the manager as well as for my team-mates.

“I want to make sure that they feel comfortable and they can lean on me in whatever situation we’re in.

“The two years in Italy helped me master all the facets of the game for a striker and now I’m ready.”

Lukaku fired 27 goals and laid on 11 assists last term as Inter stormed to the Serie A title.

Belgium’s leading scorer with 64 goals, Lukaku already boasts vast Premier League experience after stints with West Brom, Everton and Manchester United.

Chelsea expect Lukaku’s prolific finishing ability to add a new predatory instinct to a Blues squad that squande…

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