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Why Chelsea brought Lukaku back to the Bridge: Blues' former prodigy can fulfil his destiny in west London

Destiny is calling for Romelu Lukaku. The 28-year-old has completed a sensational return to Chelsea from Internazionale in a deal that fell just short of breaking the British transfer record for the second time in as many weeks, after Manchester City's £100 million signing of Jack Grealish.

The financial effects of COVID-19 have polarised clubs in terms of their power in the transfer market. Chelsea, backed by the billionaire owner Roman Abramovich and operating with a shrewd and ruthless recruitment strategy, are well placed to exploit the vulnerabilities of teams like Inter.