Romelu Lukaku has today (Friday) joined West Bromwich Albion on a season-long loan.
The Belgian youngster, 19, heads to The Hawthorns to work underformer Chelsea man Steve Clarke, who was appointed in his firstmanagerial role at West Brom over the summer.
Lukaku joined Chelsea last August, and made 12 appearances, his firstleague start coming on the final day of the season with our 2-1 winagainst Blackburn Rovers.
In pre-season Romelu struck his first Chelsea goals against SeattleSounders, and will now be looking to make his mark in the BarclaysPremier League.
Speaking to Chelsea TV about the move, the striker said: '
I'm very excited. After last season, where I was able to adjust and prepare for this season, I can't wait to start at West Brom.'It's very important because, likeChelsea, West Brom play in the Premier League, but it will also be agood learning school for me where I need to work hard with the playersaround me.I've heard a lot of positives about SteveClarke here and it will be important for me to listen and learn fromhim. He plays good football.'
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