“I text him”: Lukaku has already spoken to his ‘Idol’ Didier Drogba ahead of possible Chelsea return
The Inter striker is set to return to Chelsea after the both clubs has already agreed a deal.
However, The Athletic claims Romelu Lukaku’s dream when he first signed for Chelsea was to have success like his idol Didier Drogba and he might be ready to achieve that now.
With the 28-year-old at his prime, he could achieve the legend status and even more if given the chance to join Thomas Tuchl’s side.
In 2015 Lukaku spoke of his admiration for Drogba, whom he spent one season as a team-mate of.
“I text him, I phone him whenever I need him. He knows what to say and what not to say. That’s what I like about him,” Lukaku said.
“Didier is my idol and he knows it but I am Romelu Lukaku and I am proud of my family name and I want to make my own story.
“Of course I respect Didier a lot but I think there are differences in our style of play.
“I’m a young player, I want to play at a high level and help my team-mates.
“Hopefully at the end of my career I can say I did my best to create a name for myself. I still speak to Didier. He gives me tips all the time.
“We have had a really special relationship since day one.
“When I arrived at Chelsea they put me next to him in the dressing room so that is when it started and I saw what a top professional he was.”
This could therefore, be a major factor that would convince him of a move to the Stamford Bridge again.