Lukaku told he’s ‘NOT A REAL MAN’ as Pochettino makes ‘OBVIOUS’ transfer comment

Robin Bairner

• 19 Jul 2023 07:09 BST
• 2 min read

Romelu Lukaku is running out of options for next season, with Inter Milan fans making their fury at the Chelsea striker known, while the forward has also been told he has no future at Stamford Bridge.

Lukaku finds himself up for sale this summer, with Inter having been his likeliest destination at the beginning of the transfer window. However, terms with the Belgium international, who has had two previous spells with the San Siro club, including one on loan last season, could not be agreed.

Juventus and teams from the Saudi Pro League continue in the running for the 30-year-old, who has previously indicated his desire to remain in Europe and compete at the highest level.

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Inter’s Ultras, though, are furious with the attitude of the striker, accusing him of betraying their support.

“We’ll never see each other again, Lukaku,” the Curva Nord published in a statement (via Fabrizio Romano).

“You have betrayed all of us. We always defended you in difficult moments, now you give us a stab in the back.

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“You are selling yourself to the highest bidder after kissing our badge. You’re not a real man.”

Lukaku was previously racially abused by fans of Juventus, the club who may sign him and bitter rivals of Inter, during a Coppa Italia match last season. Ironically, their supporters have also indicated they do not want the player.

Pochettino says it’s ‘obvious’ Lukaku will be sold

New Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino, meanwhile, says it is “obvious” that Lukaku will leave the club this summer.

Speaking to ESPN, Pochettino was asked if Lukaku would leave the club and said: “I think it is obvious. I think we can repeat this.

“It is obvious what is going on with him. I think in between the club and the player, they share the same similar ideas and we are working on that to try to fix it and have the best solution for both parties.”

Lukaku scored 14 goals in 37 appearances for Inter last season across all competitions.