Romelu Lukaku’s agent has said that there is clearly a problem at Chelsea but they will have to wait before a move to Inter can be discussed, according to a report in the Italian print media today.
Speaking during an interview with La Repubblica, Federico Pastorello shed some light on the situation of Inter’s former striker who has had an unhappy first season back at Chelsea since his move in the summer.
Despite what has been going on, the player has been scoring goals and is focused on helping the team achieve their targets.
“For the parameters of the transfer, no one could expect a situation like this. I don’t discuss the technical choices, but it is obvious that there was a problem.
“The numbers, however, have to be weighed up: he is the team’s top scorer, with low minutes compared to his teammates.
“The situation has to be assessed carefully, now there is the Champions League place to defend, there is the FA Cup final: Romelu is focused on this, we have not spoken about anything else.”
There has been much talk of a return to Inter or a move to AC Milan but Federico Pastorello says that that must wait.
“So much noise for nothing. He has the club and the fans in his heart, he has never hidden it, like his love for Anderlecht where he would like to end his career.
“But we cannot speculate on negotiations: Chelsea have defined the sale of the club, we don’t know the details, let alone whether we can open talks with Inter or Milan. We have to wait.”
He also said that Inter must work out what they want to do as they have two great strikers but Edin Dzeko is ageing and Lautaro Martinez attracts interest from elsewhere.
“Inter will have to understand what to do: they have two great strikers, but one is of a certain age, the other seems to interest the market.”
Finally, Federico Pastorello discussed the growth decree that he says has forced Inter youngster Sebastiano Esposito to head for Switzerland.
“I say one thing against my interests: the growth decree has killed Italian football, today it’s more convenient to go and get a foreigner in Holland than an Italian under-21.
“I manage the Esposito brothers: Sebastiano had to go to Switzerland to find continuity, Salvatore, an U21 starter, is relegated to Serie B.
“Players like that should have zero problems finding space in Serie A. But it is not the clubs’ fault: if they make you pay for a starred restaurant like a trattoria, what do you do? It is a serious responsibility of politics in Italy and Italian football.”
