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Dad relieved as Lukaku on verge of Chelsea move

The father of Anderlecht striker Romelu Lukaku is pleased his son's move to Chelsea is almost complete.

Lukaku, 18, arrives in London later this week for a medical and to finalise terms on a five year contract after Anderlecht and Chelsea agreed a fee over the weekend.

Dad Roger said :"We were very nervous because it took such a long time. We were prepared for the worst but are now relieved. There were other clubs interested, but Chelsea were always his club. I got a bit angry with him. I said that could be a problem - there are players who play for Liverpool who support other teams."

The Blues fended off interest from the Reds for Lukaku and will pay an initial £10m, rising to £18m with add-ons.

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