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The key factor was the age of the players.
Chelsea could have gotten Robert Lewandowski for 80 million euros, but chose to pay one and a half times more for Romela Lukaku - according to Bild.
The agent of the Polish striker of Bavaria Pini Zahavi agreed with the management of Chelsea on a transfer of 80 million euros, but the coach of the “retirees” Thomas Tuchel was confused by the age of Robert - 32 years.
As a result, Chelsea chose to pay about 115 million euros for the 28-year-old Lukaku..
Lewandowski played 699 matches in all tournaments and scored 487 goals during his club career in Delta, Legia, Znisch, Lech, Borussia D and Bayern..
Lukaku played 508 matches and scored 251 goals during his appearances in Anderlecht, Chelsea, West Bromwich, Eurton, Manchester United and Inter.