He betrayed them, Romelu Lukaku provoked the fury of his former teammates at Inter

Romelu Lukaku was for years one of the best strikers in the world. His great performances at Everton and Manchester United caught the attention of fans, but undoubtedly he found his best level at Inter. There he arrived in 2019 and quickly became one of the stars of Italy. In his first two seasons he scored 64 goals and was a key player in the team that won the Serie A title in 2021.

This attracted the interest of Chelsea, who paid him over $100 million. However, his performances did not live up to expectations and he was loaned to Inter again in 2022. Last season Lukaku struggled with physical problems that prevented him from earning a place in the starting lineup, although he was important in helping the team reach the Champions League final against Manchester City.

Now he must return to Chelsea, although coach Mauricio Pochettino will not consider him. Therefore, his former teammates at Inter tried to convince him to return to Italy, but they were met with an unexpected reaction from the Belgian player. This was confirmed by Lautaro Martinez in an interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport: "I tried to call him and he never answered me. He did the same with other teammates. I felt bad for him. After so many years together, he disappointed me and I didn't expect it. But it was his decision and I wish him the best.

Rumors indicate that Lukaku is close to agreeing a move to Inter's rivals Juventus. This may explain the striker's attitude, who wants to leave behind his past with the Nerazzurri and continue his career at the Vecchia Signora.

Lautaro, Inter's star player

The Argentine striker has performed very well in recent seasons and has become the leader of the team. For this reason, he will be the skipper from this year onwards. He said: "The armband is a responsibility, I want to help my teammates who need it. It is a source of pride for me.