Lautaro Martinez ‘disappointed’ with Romelu Lukaku over Chelsea transfer saga
Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez has expressed his disappointment with his former strike partner Romelu Lukaku over the transfer saga surrounding the Chelsea star.
Lukaku has been at the centre of one of the summer’s most bizarre and controversial transfer sagas as he attempts to leave Stamford Bridge. The Belgian international returned to west London in 2021 for a club-record free, but just a few months later he expressed his desire to go back to Inter Milan, enraging Blues fans in the process.
He got his wish, returning to the San Siro on loan last season and it was expected that Inter would make the move permanent as per the player’s wishes. However, after seeing two bids rejected, the Nerazzurri pulled the plug on the transfer and have been left incensed after discovering that fierce rivals Juventus are now pushing to sign the 30-year-old.
To make matters worse, Lukaku, who once insisted he only wanted Inter, now seems more than happy to move to Turin – though Juventus’ fans certainly don’t share the same enthusiasm.
Lautaro Martinez Expresses Disappointment
His bridges now seem well and truly burnt, with Inter striker Martinez admitting he has been hurt by the events of the past few weeks, telling Gazzetta dello Sport: ‘I was disappointed, it’s the truth. I also tried to call him in those days of chaos, he never answered me, the same he did with my other companions. After so many years together, after so many things lived together, I was disappointed.’
Inter legend Marco Materazzi, also shared his discontent over the matter, adding: ‘Everyone is responsible for their own actions. Anyone who knows things knows that Inter did everything three times with Lukaku. The first, when they wanted him by taking him from United. The second, welcoming him back after the year at Chelsea. And the third, showing him that they want to buy him back.’
‘I’ve always been a great fan of Lukaku, I just want him to clarify. I would like Lukaku to say what he feels with an open heart, so many misunderstandings would be avoided. I know how much he cared about Inter, but I also know how much Inter cared about him. I say that talking would be the right thing to do. For the club, for the fans and also for the teammates, of course. Because everyone deserves respect.’
What Does The Future Hold For Lukaku?
It remains to be seen what will happen with Lukaku’s future, but it appears that he is set to stay at Chelsea for the foreseeable future. The Blues have made it clear that they have no intention of selling him and have already rejected two bids from Inter Milan.
Juventus are now pushing to sign the 30-year-old and it appears that they may be successful in their pursuit. However, it is unclear whether Lukaku will be willing to move to Turin given the animosity between Inter and Juventus fans.
Whatever happens with Lukaku’s future, it is clear that Lautaro Martinez and Inter Milan have been left disappointed by his actions and it appears that his bridges with the Nerazzurri have been well and truly burnt.