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Chelsea signing Romelu Lukaku says he returns a 'complete' player and lifts lid on Drogba talks

Romelu Lukaku says he returns to Chelsea a 'complete' player as the Belgian revealed that regular phone calls with club legend Didier Drogba have helped him prepare for his return.

Lukaku, 28, last week completed a £98m switch to Stamford Bridge from Inter, eight years on from leaving West London for Everton having failed to make the grade with the Blues.

The Belgian has since developed into one of the finest marksman in Europe, scoring a combined 193 goals during spells at Everton, Manchester United and Inter.

Romelu Lukaku believes he returns to Chelsea a 'complete' player following his u00a398m move

Romelu Lukaku believes he returns to Chelsea a 'complete' player following his £98m move

Thomas Tuchel has long sought an elite goalscorer for his European champions, and Lukaku's arrival has been met with hopes high of the Blues launching a real challenge to Manchester City for the Premier League crown.