Romelu Lukaku has aimed a subtle dig at Chelsea after ending his Stamford Bridge nightmare, with the £97.5million flop referencing rap lyrics about 'cutting ties if the energy ain't right' in a cryptic post on Instagram.
Lukaku, 29, departed the Blues to rejoin Inter Milan on loan last week following a disastrous first year back in west London, where he scored just eight Premier League goals all season while creating plenty of controversy off the pitch.
The Belgian striker fell out of favour under Thomas Tuchel after seeing his form deteriorate in the second half of the campaign, coming on the back of a bombshell interview with Sky Italia in which he hit out at his head coach and expressed his desire to return to Inter.
Tuchel and Lukaku's relationship became fractured beyond the point of repair as a result, meaning it was in the interest of all parties for him to move back to the San Siro on loan this summer.
And after securing his switch to Italy, Chelsea's doomed club-record signing has taken a thinly veiled swipe at his employers on Instagram.
Alongside a black and white photo of the player checking his phone, Lukaku referenced lyrics from 'Scorpio', a 2021 hit by American rapper Moneybagg Yo, which appear to describe his acrimonious Stamford Bridge exit.
The caption reads: 'I'ma probably show you I'm solid first and if the energy ain't right. 'I'ma show you how easy it is to cut ties, no more tries. Gone…'
While comments on the post have been limited, Chelsea fans have still reacted furiously to Lukaku's parting shot at the club on Twitter.
One said: 'Is this guy aware he’s on loan? Does he know he’s still a Chelsea player? Goes to show you how stupid Lukaku is.'
Another put: 'Lukaku at the s*** talking already. This guys ego is world class tbf. Deluded'.
A third wrote: 'Lukaku sometimes forgets Chelsea can make his career a living hell'.
While one simply commented: 'I hate Lukaku.'
Lukaku's expensive return to Chelsea initially seemed a match made in heaven when he got off the mark last season with four goals in as many outings.
Yet, that honeymoon period quickly began to fizzle out, with an ankle injury marking the beginning of his downfall in SW6.
Despite getting back to full fitness Tuchel chose against bringing his No 9 back into the side, which triggered him to conduct that controversial interview with Sky Italia.
The second half of the season then proved miserable for Lukaku, who had to wait until May to get on the scoresheet in the league again having also set the record for the lowest number of touches recorded by an outfield player in a Premier League match away at Crystal Palace (7).
After returning to Inter last week, the centre-forward said: 'It's like coming home. I think my family and I had a really good time in Milan thanks to the people, the fans and my team-mates. From the first day when I arrived here everyone helped me a lot, I'm really happy.
'I didn't even leave my home when I went to England, which shows how happy I am to be back here. Now I just want to see the guys on the pitch.'
muwbcdenz
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someone should let Lukaku know that he wasn't sold, that he is still on loan, so he should watch bcos he is coming back after the loan to come and train with under 19, so that he will learn to talk matured and use his sweating big head very well. Let him know he's still under contract with Chelsea...
Eriq
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This lad doesn’t know his still a Chelsea player and been paid half of his salary by Chelsea, there’s no option for Inter to buy and his is returning to Chelsea after a Season
Tchino
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he lacks common sense, so he forgot that inter didn't buy him, that he is just there on loan and will return back after this coming season. He have luck, if it were to be me as the owner, I will make him regret this statement he made by not letting inter sign him permanently if they want to and also make him train with the under 19 til he loses form .
cosabeipty
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U can’t keep insulting the 🐊 whiles u r not done crossing the river.
Zaptoez
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He will fail at inter
He should have a good first season, so that we can sell him well, after that, he should fail woefully
Solomonclemz
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He's just a baby that have low mentality
Joetopasky
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Lousy player
DamObed
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He will fail at inter
Hepdenpst
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this guy is a big baby, he should really keep his mouth shut
BeRaw
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This guy is literally stupid…to think that I actually loved him He’s a fool, but what will he do if the club says he’s not for sale and should see through his contract no matter what? a very long one at that and be benched…. they can do it to end a stupid player’s career😂 Stupid guy…just that nobody should scatter a unified dressing room or waste money on his toxicity.
leyakos
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That louse is still around.
Satbdimo
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Belguim must be having a serious problem of snakes.. Does this Viper know that Chelsea can simply demand their $90m for any permanent deal and after his loan the Belgian snake will find himself back at the bridge?
vuslmsuy
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Are you talking about your father in the game , we have 20 Epl titles and your useless club has only 6 Epl titles despite all the money your useless small club has spent in the last 20 years, common respect your father in the game you fool
20 league titles can’t even make champions league 😂😂😂😂Stop dwelling on past glory bro …… your club is dead like your brains😂😂😂
ruobcenpsz
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A big fool and stupid...he is no player
Dalhatu89
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Lack of winning trophies has made some Man U fans senseless 😂
Are you talking about your father in the game , we have 20 Epl titles and your useless club has only 6 Epl titles despite all the money your useless small club has spent in the last 20 years, common respect your father in the game you fool
vuslmsuy
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I have unfinished buisness at Chelsea has left the club after just a year , Chelsea is a useless club were top strikers always flop
Lack of winning trophies has made some Man U fans senseless 😂
Ikbest
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Lukaku should be ashamed of himself because the club spent a lot on you making him the most expensive signing but he failed to deliver and still has the guts to throw Jibes forgetting he still has contract with Chelsea. He should just work hard and pray he does not underperform next season with Inter if not Chelsea will surely deal with him, trust TT on what he can do to players like wasted flop like Lukaku.
SPAB
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ow this guy's career should be spent on the Chelsea bench when he comes back. we have to destroy his talent. nonsense of one to act this way 🤬🤬
Yeadpsyz
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I have unfinished buisness at Chelsea has left the club after just a year , Chelsea is a useless club were top strikers always flop
Why did your club sell him if he was that good in England? Your brains like Lukaku's
Yeadpsyz
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Gone where? ldiot, come and do the rap when you come back next season. Mumu of the highest order.
fabekpstyz
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Lakaka
ChelseaFC_Addict
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You are very right my brother , Tuchel poor tactics made Lukaku flopped
What happened at Manchester United ? good tactics? good football? tell us why Lukaku left Manchester united bitterly
ChelseaFC_Addict
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This is stupid because Lukaku is still contracted to Chelsea FC for four years and he is only on loan and by the end of his loan he'll still be owned by Chelsea FC he'll be left with full 3 years contract to serve Chelsea FC and Chelsea FC can demand £100 million which Inter Milan won't pay and he can find himself stuck on the bench in Chelsea FC. Lukaku must behave himself he mustn't act stupid
Fiyabckz
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very senseless player he is
Noaacdnst
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Lukaku is the most senseless, useless player ever,a player who think he can only do well at Inter
Wutbdknpuy
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is good that lukaku still on Chelsea list
Wutbdknpuy
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lukaku CHELSEA will keep you on bench for the rest of your career for your post after stealing huge amount of money from the club intelligently
SlimJee
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This is a loan deal and you might probably come back, what if the club decides not to sell until you’re done with your contract…Lukaku is not growing
Etilomi0147
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I have unfinished buisness at Chelsea has left the club after just a year , Chelsea is a useless club were top strikers always flop
Your parents are more useless though😅
lahcdelmoz
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After all sounds and fury Lukaku will still return to Chelsea. We are waiting
LIVERPOOLIAN_INTER
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Lukaku you're a failure
And you ain’t 🤨😂 F outta here with your bs
yanabckmpr
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immaturity at presence
Vawdknrs
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if i was the boss, come the season after i would keep him just so he can sit on the bench the whole season...
rewdlmnpru
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All that steroid's he been using, must have made whatever brain he had shrink smaller than a pea.
febdeimpuz
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ode somebody over rated sht
pauceimnrz
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I have unfinished buisness at Chelsea has left the club after just a year , Chelsea is a useless club were top strikers always flop
I feel your mama and papa are more useless than Chelsea you wanted to say i guess
panelmnopr
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he did not cut the ties but Chelsea cut his
hekaenrsuz
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What's this Chelsea biggest flop ever blubbering about??🔥🔥🔥😱
misabcdenp
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Take a stroll if you don't have anything meaningful to type. Lukaku is an absolute COWARD
Your comment is very poor. Wait after 8 games Chelsea will already be out of title race because of negative football of Tuchel which always bring burnout, injuries
Dalhatu89
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Poor football failed Lukaku at Chelsea
You are very right my brother , Tuchel poor tactics made Lukaku flopped
Alfred-90G
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You are our f***ing property and we send you on loan. You when behind closed doors and do an ilegal and nonese interview that ruined your season and you are sitting there saying nonesensacal things. If you just open da your mouth again I will blow your head off.
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surely broda
Dalhatu89
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I have unfinished buisness at Chelsea has left the club after just a year , Chelsea is a useless club were top strikers always flop
william2
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make this deal permanent please
Golden25
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You are our f***ing property and we send you on loan. You when behind closed doors and do an ilegal and nonese interview that ruined your season and you are sitting there saying nonesensacal things. If you just open da your mouth again I will blow your head off.
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Blow it off bro
bubaemrsu
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I think Romelu you should try to prove your point on the pitch than typing on the media aiming it to your former employer. and remember the ties are not yet over they are your parent club you are on loan dude. perform better for a permanent stay at inter.
gm11
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It's gas he defo just came back to try winning the prem then rub it into the United fans 😂 but came back done worse than he did at United 😂😂
Alfred-90G
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You are our f***ing property and we send you on loan. You when behind closed doors and do an ilegal and nonese interview that ruined your season and you are sitting there saying nonesensacal things. If you just open da your mouth again I will blow your head off.
Harkdem
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I don’t blame him tbh I blame our board for bringing him back in the first with that kind of money 💰. Lukaku doesn’t worth that amount of money.
unyimetea
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these guys saying Lukaku is a failure how do you sleep at night? if the dude wasn't good then why did Chelsea pay so much to get him back?
Platt
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Lukaku you're a failure