End of the race in a European key for Romelu Lukaku and its Belgium. The Chelsea striker was eliminated yesterday afternoon in the round of 16 of Euro 2024 by France and due to an own goal by Vertonghen when it seemed they were already preparing for extra time. There was no overtime for the red devils, but there will certainly be for Big Rom. In terms of the transfer market, of course. Having put aside the European interlude for the former Roma striker, in fact, it is time to decide the future of the powerful striker who with Belgium did not live up to expectations. At least in terms of contribution of goals which should be his daily bread. And instead Lukaku – busy from the first to the last minute in all four matches of the red devils led on the bench by the Ct Dominic German – he limited himself to doing a lot of hard work, topped off with just one assist without ever managing to get a chance.
That’s it. Now we look ahead. First the vacation, in the middle the negotiations to decide the new destination. At stake are the Arab petrodollars and a new experience in the top division of the Italian championship. Actually two, considering that Naples and Milan are on his trail. The Rossoneri have tried to light the arrow with the hope that Napoli is still stuck in the impasse regarding the position of Victor Osimhen. Lukaku waits, reflects, waits, but he has made it clear that his preferences would be to reunite with Antonio Conte, who he had and with whom he won during his time at Inter.
