Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich and record-signing Romelu Lukaku were filmed embracing after winning the FIFA Club World Cup on Saturday.
It was the first time the club had secured the title having lost out to Corinthians in their only previous appearance back in 2012.
But after winning the 2021 Champions League, Thomas Tuchel earned the Blues another shot at the title and the same mistakes were not repeated, beating Palmeiras 2-1 in the final.
The west Londoners required extra-time after Lukaku's excellent second-half header was cancelled out by a penalty from the Brazilians, only for a spot-kick from Kai Havertz to secure the victory in extra-time.
It is a week that could well be viewed as a big one for Lukaku when we look back on the 2021-22 campaign.
Following an ill-judged interview at the start of the year, the 28-year-old's stock plummeted among the Chelsea supporters and his performances in 2022 have failed to repair that reputation.
A solitary goal against League Two Chesterfield in the FA Cup was all Lukaku had to brag about in front of goal heading into the Club World Cup, but strikes in the semi-final and final in the UAE could prove crucial.
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich was there to watch his side clinch the only trophy that had eluded the club so far and took to the pitch after full-time in the final.
The Russian showed Lukaku plenty of support too as they embraced warmly on the pitch, potentially lifting some of the pressure the player had been feeling of late.
