Mauricio Pochettino, the new head coach of Chelsea, has stated that he expects Romelu Lukaku to report for pre-season if he is still at the club.

Pochettino spoke at a press conference on Friday.

Lukaku spent the last season on loan at Inter Milan.

The Belgium international is keen to join the Serie A side on a permanent basis from Chelsea.

Speaking about Lukaku, Pochettino said: “He has to come back on July 12, 13, to be part of the squad to start pre-season. With all the players that arrive, the first thing that they are doing is to come to my office and say hello. That is what I expect if he is still a Chelsea player.”

Chelsea’s preseason will start later this month.