Things didn’t go to plan for Romelu Lukaku at Manchester United.
The powerful Belgian arrived at Old Trafford renowned for being one of the Premier League’s most prolific goalscorers.
That came from netting an impressive 87 goals in 166 games for Everton before Romelu Lukaku signed for Manchester United, where he managed 42 goals in 96 games.
Lukaku had an incredible start at Old Trafford, scoring 27 goals in his debut season. Over time his performances would drop off and he was eventually sold to Inter Milan in 2019.
It was a good decision because United pocketed £74 million for Lukaku’s sale. It makes him the United’s second-biggest ever sale of all-time.
People may think of Lukaku from his time at United as being a struggler, but there were moments were he showed his class. Just not enough to cement his role in the team.
Romelu Lukaku felt unfairly treated in Manchester
Napoli striker Lukaku has explained how he felt unfairly treated during his time in England, where he played for West Brom, Chelsea, Everton and United.
Lukaku is currently playing his football with former United midfielder Scott McTominay, who joined the Serie A table toppers at the start of the campaign.
Speaking about his time in England, Lukaku reflected on it pretty negatively, but there are lessons he learned from as a footballer.
Lukaku felt despite the goals he has always been a player who courts attention and often criticism.
“I am a religious person, and God always tells us that you have to forgive, but I don’t forget,” Lukaku told Gazete van Antwerp.
“That’s why I don’t give certain media any attention, I don’t even wish them a look. Sometimes you pay a price for that, but I don’t care. I’m not going to kiss someone’s hole to be loved.
“I remember my first game with Manchester United, the Supercup against Real Madrid. I scored but we lost and there was an opportunity I missed. We played the next game against West Ham, and I scored twice, and in the next game I scored again.
“But it was always ‘yes, but …’. I don’t get any respect. Then I knew that whatever happened, people would look at me with suspicion.”
Rasmus Hojlund could feel similar pain at United
Criticism comes with being a footballer, especially at a club like United where the world is watching your every move.
Rasmus Hojlund is a young striker who has had to deal with lots of criticism since signing for United two years ago because he was relied upon too early in his career.
The 22-year-old is struggling to lead the line and United’s first-team is in desperate need of an experienced centre-forward who knows how to score goals.
Ruben Amorim is crying out for a player like that but Hojlund nor Joshua Zirkzee are that… yet.
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