Romelu Lukaku has warned former club Manchester United and other Premier League sides that he's returned to England a more complete player.
The 28 year old scored 42 goals in 96 games during his two seasons at Old Trafford, prior to a move to Italy with rejuvenated Serie A giants Inter Milan.
After arriving at San Siro, the 98-cap Belgium international took his game to another level. Indeed, since leaving United, the striker has directly contributed to 80 goals in 95 appearances.
Lukaku also helped Inter reclaim the Scudetto for the first time in 11 years last season, earning him a big money move back to England.
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A decade on from first touching down in the Premier League with Chelsea, the frontman has now gone full circle - following spells with Everton and West Brom - in signing for the Blues for an eye-catching £97.5million sum.
But what does that return to Stamford Bridge mean for United and the rest of the Premier League's would-be title contenders?
Asked how he has improved since leaving Old Trafford in 2019 during a press conference, Lukaku replied: "Maturity. Maturity has been important. I think I have learned much more about myself, setting higher standards for myself.
"As a player, I think you become more complete.
"The game in Italy is much more different. It's much more tighter spaces, more technical and tactical, which helped me a lot. Like I say, the English game is different. For me, it's not something new.
"I'm coming back here to adapt to my teammates and whatever game-plan that the coach has. I can adapt myself and help the team."
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