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Tuchel reveals Lukaku quality that helped convince Chelsea on £97.5m purchase

The ex-Inter hitman chose to return to Stamford Bridge this summer after failing to make his mark there as a youngster

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel is delighted to welcome Romelu Lukaku back to Stamford Bridge, stating that the forward's intense desire to return and make his mark at the club was a key factor in his £97.5 million ($133m) move.

The Belgium international could make his first appearance since signing from Inter at the weekend against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.

Big things are expected of him after shining in Serie A last season, and Tuchel has full confidence that he will make a big impression.