La Gazzetta dello Sport revealed the backstory behind Romelu Lukaku’s split from Inter, noting how things went downhill ahead of the Champions League final.
The 30-year-old Belgian striker opened up about his difficult summer at a press conference on international duty, admitting he was ‘a bit uncomfortable’ after the defeat to Manchester City in Istanbul, noting how his ‘mind was troubled’ following events in the days prior.
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Inter decided to give up on signing Lukaku this summer after discovering his talks with Juventus, who failed to make a move due to limited finances. He ultimately joined Roma on loan, giving him the chance to prove himself in Italy once again.
Page 18 of today’s Gazzetta dello Sport details how in the days leading up to the Champions League final, Lukaku asked for and was given a day off because he was ‘feeling tired’.
The 30-year-old was convinced he would start in the Champions League final against Manchester City, and he had a heated argument with coach Simone Inzaghi when he learnt that Edin Dzeko had been given the nod.