In a forceful demonstration of dissent, Juventus fans stormed their own pitch, strongly opposing the potential addition of Romelu Lukaku, a skilled player from Chelsea.
This protest comes in the wake of Lukaku’s rejection of another transfer to Inter Milan, fueling intense speculations linking him to Juventus in this summer’s transfer season.
Discussions had emerged regarding a possible exchange involving Lukaku and Juventus’ standout, Dusan Vlahovic, along with financial terms under consideration.
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Nevertheless, the Bianconeri supporters made a resounding statement by physically entering the Allianz Stadium grounds, leaving no doubt about their resolute objection to the idea of welcoming the Belgian footballer.
🚨⤵️ Juventus fans making their feelings clear on Romelu Lukaku today as they played a training match…
🇮🇹 "Noi Lukaku non lo vogliamo!"
🏴 "We don't want Lukaku!" pic.twitter.com/G4dxLIniAN
— EuroFoot (@eurofootcom) August 9, 2023Amidst a pre-season friendly match against AC Milan, resonant chants of “noi Lukaku non lo vogliamo” reverberated throughout the stadium, encapsulating the passionate sentiments of the Juventus faithful.
Translated into English, it means: “We don’t want Lukaku.”
Prior to the protests, Juventus had fielded their secondary team in the stadium, and banners were prominently displayed expressing opposition to any potential transfer involving Lukaku.
During the previous season, the Belgian international had been on loan at Inter Milan from Chelsea due to a rift with the Chelsea fan base. However, he seems to have created a complex situation at the San Siro as well.
Despite expressing his desire to return to Inter in various interviews, he engaged in discussions with Juventus officials, further complicating matters.
In a sudden turn of events, Inter unexpectedly withdrew from negotiations with Chelsea regarding Lukaku after discovering his preference for Juventus. This twist added a dramatic element to the ongoing transfer saga.
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Nerazzurri leader Javier Zanetti expressed his strong disapproval of the situation in a fervent interview, delivering a scathing rebuke aimed squarely at the 30-year-old player.
He remarked, “Considering the significant contributions Inter has made to his career, we had anticipated a more responsible and mature attitude from him, both as a professional and as an individual.
While he certainly has the right to choose his destination, it would have been considerate to inform us beforehand.”
Zanetti emphasized, “No individual holds precedence over the collective identity of the club.
When assembling a team, careful consideration must be given to the individuals who become part of the team dynamic.”
Amidst a scenario where Lukaku faces opposition not only from Inter and Chelsea but also Juventus fans, the question of the striker’s ultimate destination remains uncertain.
Saudi Arabia emerges as a viable option for the former Manchester United star, who faced a challenging season due to a series of injuries.
In 25 Serie A matches, he found the back of the net on ten occasions, while the previous season with Chelsea in the Premier League saw him score eight goals.
During his recent stint with Inter, he formed a successful partnership with Antonio Conte, culminating in them securing the Scudetto together.
Lukaku’s prolific scoring during that campaign amounted to an impressive 30 goals across all competitions.
This accomplishment prompted Chelsea to break their club record and acquire him for a substantial £97 million.
However, any potential transfer fee the club manages to secure for him this summer is expected to be significantly lower.
