Lukaku slammed his agent’s remarks that his Chelsea future was in doubt. After joining Chelsea for a club-record £97.5 million last summer, the Belgian has struggled to reach the heights he achieved at Inter Milan. Lukaku responded to Federico Pastorello’s comments on Twitter with a message. Romelu Lukaku has spoken out against his agent’s statements about his possible departure from Chelsea after just one season. Despite the euphoria surrounding his return to Chelsea for a club-record £97.5 million last summer, the Belgian has failed to live up to his high fee this season. Injury, illness, and a general lack of form have hampered his performances this season, leading to speculation that he may be headed for retirement.
Lukaku did little to assist his predicament in December when an interview was leaked in which he stated that he would love to return to Inter Milan at some point in the future.
Months later, Federico Pastorello, the 29-year-agent, old’s is facing backlash over a recent interview. Lukaku’s situation at Chelsea will be “seriously examined” at the end of the season, according to Pastorello in an interview with an Italian daily. The interview did not go over well with Chelsea fans, who believed Lukaku and his squad were not looking out for the club’s best interests. Lukaku himself moved to Twitter to clear the air, writing,
I will never allow someone else to speak for myself. I kept my lips shut and concentrated on helping the squad finish the season strong.” “So, if somebody is attempting to disparage me or my club, please refrain. In my name, no.” Tuchel conceded Lukaku has placed himself back in contention for a berth in the FA Cup final on Saturday, May 14 after his recent efforts for the Blues.
