As he looks for a new club, Romelu Lukaku has sent a cryptic message on social media. After realizing that he is not in Mauricio Pochettino’s plans, the 30-year-old striker has been heavily linked with a move away from Chelsea this summer.
Inter Milan sporting director Piero Ausilio announced the Italian giants’ intention to sign Lukaku earlier this month. However, according to Gianluca Di Marzio, the Nerazzurri have now called it quits on a potential transfer after finding that the Belgium international has been holding secret negotiations with Juventus.
According to the source, Ausilio told Lukaku of Inter’s decision last week in a 30-second phone call. With the Belgian allegedly considering a move to Turin, he appears to have harmed his reputation at San Siro, where he was once a fan favorite.
After allegedly abandoning Inter, the club’s infamous Curva Nord ultras labeled him a ‘vile cheap mercenary’ and accused him of ‘betrayal’ in a terrifying statement. “Those who betrayed you will do it again, not because they enjoy it, but because it is in their nature,” the message says.
“Yes, because you, Romelu, betrayed all of us who defended you to the sword during your trying time.” We backed you when the fans of the team that wanted you insulted you, and now you repay us with a Brutus-worthy stab.
“You kissed the badge that is more valuable to us than our lives, and now you’re selling yourself to the highest bidder like a vile cheap mercenary.” Before you can be a champion, you must first be a man. And you aren’t.”
After a few days, Lukaku has finally broken his quiet on social media, although it remains to be seen whether there is any correlation. “When that hate doesn’t work, they start telling lies,” the Belgian remarked on Instagram.
