Lukaku Spills Career Secrets
Romelu Lukaku candidly shares the twists of his football career, particularly his 2017 move to Manchester United over Chelsea—a decision influenced heavily by agent complications.
### Ambitions At Chelsea
Lukaku had his sights set on joining Chelsea post-Everton. However, a call from Jose Mourinho disrupted this, informing him of Manchester United’s strong interest.
### Agent Controversies
Upon returning from vacation, Lukaku found a pre-arranged Everton deal. Disappointed, he reflected on the actions of his then-agent, Mino Raiola, expressing disdain, “I didn’t want this.”
### Initial Concerns Over Agents
His skepticism dated back to 2014 during his Everton move, marking the beginning of his distrust in agents, due to contract inconsistencies that alarmed him.
### A Turning Point
Raiola’s handling spurred Lukaku to assume control over his career. This pivotal point led to his decision to self-manage negotiations, reducing reliance on third parties.
### Current Endeavors
At 32, thriving with Napoli, where he contributed to a Serie A title, Lukaku confidently navigates his future decisions solo.
### Agent’s Role Reevaluated
Lukaku’s experiences have fueled a critical view of agents, opting to make independent career choices moving forward.
