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Inter Milan director explains how Lukaku disrespected Inter
Inter Milan sporting director, Piero Ausilio, has claimed that their former player, Romelu Lukaku, disrespected them over how he handled their attempt to re-sign him.
Recall that Romelu Lukaku first joined Inter Milan from Manchester United on August 8, 2019, for a transfer fee worth €74 million. Due to his mouthwatering performance during the 2020-2021 season, Chelsea decided to sign him on August 12, 2021, for a transfer fee worth 113 million.
Lukaku struggled to cope at Chelsea throughout the 2021-2022 season and even had a fallout with the then-coach of the club, Thomas Tuchel.
Hence, he returned to Inter Milan on loan ahead of the 2022-2023 season. While at Inter, he proved to be a good striker and the club made efforts to offer him a permanent contract ahead of the 2023-2024 season.
While the negotiations were ongoing, Inter Milan decided to sign a new striker, 25-year-old Marcus Thuram from Borussia Mönchengladbach on a free transfer.
That move is believed to have annoyed 30-year-old Lukaku and he decided to move to Roma on loan from Chelsea instead of signing a permanent deal with Inter.
In quotes shared by Italian transfer expert Fabrizio Romano earlier today, November 1, Piero Ausilio claimed that Inter failed to sign Lukaku permanently because the Belgian striker refused to answer phone calls.
“Lukaku? Deals can collapse but respect should always be there”, he said.
“If someone disappears and doesn’t even answer phone calls… that was unacceptable”.
“The deal with Chelsea collapsed on July 8 after days and days trying to call him”.
Since Romelu Lukaku joined Roma on loan on August 30, 2023, the Belgian striker has scored 8 goals in 11 games in all competitions.
Super Eagles and Chippa United goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, has been dealt a devastating blow, losing his mother barely two months after the passing of his father.
Nwabali shared the heartbreaking news on X on New Year’s day, writing, “Rip mom, worst year of my life already” accompanied by tears and heartbreak emojis.
This emotional post came just hours after he shared a 2024 recap video, expressing optimism for the new year.
“2024 was a good year, we’re doubling everything in 2025. Thank you Chippa United FC. Thank you Super Eagles. Thanks to all my fans. Let’s do more!” he had written earlier.
Nwabali’s father died in November, just hours after the goalkeeper helped the Super Eagles secure a crucial point in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Benin Republic.
The goalkeeper’s bravery on the field was evident as he manned the goalpost despite his personal loss.
His teammates, fans, and well-wishers rallied around him, offering condolences and support.
With the loss of both parents, Nwabali joins the likes of Victor Osimhen, who has also experienced the pain of losing both parents.
Real Madrid forward, Kylian Mbappé, shared a rare glimpse of his personal life during an interview with Mouloud Achour on Clique.
The 25-year-old addressed serious allegations about an alleged rape incident in Stockholm but captured attention with his reflections on love and relationships.
When asked about expressing love, the Les Bleus forward shared: “Yes, to my mother, my father, my little brother. I try to give them this affection every day.”
On romantic love, Mbappé revealed to Le Parisien: “Yes, in the past, I have already been in love and I hope that I will be again. But currently, no.”
Watch him speak below:
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Nigerian sprinter Favour Ofili made a spectacular debut at the Paris 2024 Olympics, delivering an impressive performance in the women’s 200m event.
After a disappointing setback in the women’s 100m, Ofili showcased her resilience by clinching victory in her heat with a new season’s best time of 22.24 seconds on Sunday, August 4. The victory has qualified her for the 2024 Olympics 200m women’s semi-finals which will take place this evening.
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