What Romelu Lukaku told Mauricio Pochettino after Inter Milan opted against signing him

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Inter Milan are no longer interested in signing Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku.

According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Lukaku has told Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino that he is going to return to Chelsea on Monday. However, he won’t be part of the team that leaves London on Monday for the tour of the United States.

Lukaku seemed on the way to Inter, with the Italian side set to sell Andre Onana in order to fund a move for the Belgian. 

However, once Juventus showed interest, Lukaku cut off communication with Inter and was difficult to reach, infuriating club directors.

Inter Milan have now informed Chelsea that they are no longer interested in signing Lukaku and have pulled out of the deal entirely.

A 30-second conversation between Inter director Piero Ausilio and Lukaku on Friday night signalled the end of their interest in the striker.