Romelu Lukaku has a point to prove that could sway him towards swapping Everton for a return to Chelsea, according to Didier Drogba.
Chelsea signed Lukaku from Anderlecht as an 18-year-old in 2011, but he made just 10 Premier League appearances – only one from the start – with loan spells at West Brom and Everton proving more fruitful.
The striker joined the Toffees permanently in July 2014, but has been linked with a return to his former club having reportedly refused a contract extension at Goodison Park.
Lukaku is top of the Premier League scoring charts with 23 goals and Chelsea legend Drogba – who claimed to know what the Belgian s future plans are, but refused to reveal them – is sure he would be a success if he found himself back at Stamford Bridge.
If he comes to Chelsea it will be great for the club, Drogba – who this week joined United Soccer League side Phoenix Rising as a player and co-owner – told Sky Sports.
23 Romelu Lukaku (23 goals) has now scored more Premier League goals than Middlesbrough (22 goals) this season. Perspective.
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe)
He knows the house already and I think he wants to prove he can be successful here, he didn t get the chance to do it.
Chelsea is his club since he was young, so why not?
He wants to be the best. He s really working hard to become the best.
I am always challenging him. When he scores one goal, I expect him to score two. We have a very good relationship.
I think he s my little brother. He s a really good guy. He s a very good player, but also a great man.
Lukaku was named among the PFA Players Player of the Year Nominees on Wednesday.
