Chelsea have announced the departure of Romelu Lukaku for AS Roma.

Chelsea say Lukaku has joined Roma on-loan for the season with no mention of a permanent deal.

The Blues' statement read: "Romelu Lukaku has completed a season-long loan move to Serie A club A.S. Roma.

"The Belgium international, who joined Chelsea in the summer of 2021, spent the previous campaign on loan at Inter Milan.

"Lukaku will link up in the Italian capital with former Chelsea head coach Jose Mourinho, who guided Roma to the Europa League final last season."