Serie A: Romelu Lukaku ghosted Lautaro Martinez and upset Inter Milan teammates with Juventus switch talks

It’s been a turbulent time for Romelu Lukaku ever because the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar started.

First got here rumors of discord amongst his Belgium nationwide workforce teammates. Then got here Lukaku’s disastrous ultimate group stage recreation in opposition to Croatia through which he missed numerous scoring possibilities that would have despatched Belgium into the knockout stage.

To prime off final season, Lukaku as soon as once more wasted a number of scoring alternatives within the 2023 Champions League ultimate, which Manchester Metropolis ultimately received by only one purpose.

Regardless of the disappointing finish to the season for Inter Milan, Lukaku had helped the Nerazzurri attain the ultimate with strong performances and was anticipated to remain in Milan on a everlasting transfer from Chelsea. However when Inter caught wind of Lukaku negotiating a doable cope with fierce rival Juventus, they pulled out of negotiations.

Lukaku’s future is now up within the air, however remaining with Inter Milan seems to be out of the query. Much more so now that membership captain Lautaro Martinez has publicly denounced Lukaku’s conduct in the direction of the membership and his teammates.

Talking to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the Argentinian striker mentioned this:

I used to be dissatisfied, it is the reality. I additionally tried to name him in these days of chaos, he by no means answered me, the identical he did with my different teammates. After so a few years collectively, after so many issues lived collectively, I used to be dissatisfied. But it surely’s his selection. I want him the very best. However I did not count on this angle.

If the captain of the workforce is saying that, you clearly did one thing mistaken. To not point out Lukaku and Martinez appeared to have a particular on-field relationship, and gave the impression to be real buddies off the pitch. Lukaku had even attended Martinez’s marriage ceremony in Could.

Lautaro stays loyal to Inter

In the identical interview, Martinez revealed that he acquired massive gives from Saudi Arabian golf equipment, however determined to reject all of them.

It is true, the large proposals have arrived. However I am completely satisfied at Inter and completely satisfied in Milan. I’ve no cause to alter and my household thinks like me. I am the captain right here, Inter is my second house. I really feel liked right here since day one and I am proud to be right here. It is some huge cash, however in the long run it is determined by the particular person.

At 25 years outdated, “El Toro” is coming off of a season through which he received the World Cup with Argentina and led his membership to the Champions League ultimate. Lukaku may be missed at Inter, however they’ve a star main their assault.