Published 19:55 IST, November 18th 2019

Romelu Lukaku denies Manchester United boss Ole's role in his exit

Inter Milan forward Romelu Lukaku has stated that Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer did not have any role in his departure to Inter Milan last summer.

Reported by: Minaam Ansari
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Belgium and Inter Milan striker Romelu Lukaku has reportedly denied involvement of Manchester United manr Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in his departure from Old Trafford last summer. Lukaku moved to Inter Milan last summer for a reported fee of £73m. Earlier reports claimed that Solskjaer did t want Belgian in his side. However, player has denied any such rumour.

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According to media reports, Lukaku has claimed that United boss wanted to keep him at club which is contradictory to earlier claims. Lukaku did t enjoy a good time under Solskjaer with manr preferring Marcus Rashford as his first choice striker. Ole had reportedly stated that it was time for striker to move on after falling down in pecking order.

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Lukaku had signed for United in 2017

Lukaku reportedly stated that Solskjaer had his eternal respect. He understood Lukaku when in March 2019, he said that it was time for him to leave.

Lukaku went on to state that he had been playing in Premier League since he was an 18-year-old boy. He added that Solskjaer wanted to keep him but he was ready for something new. Lukaku had joined Manchester United from Premier League side Everton in July 2017. He signed a five-year contract with option of an additional year. United’s n manr Jose Mourinho was instrumental in bringing player to Old Trafford.

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Since moving to San Siro, Lukaku has scored nine goals in 12 league games. He has also faced adversity after facing racist abuse from rival fans. On or hand, United are yet to recover from departure of Lukaku and Alexis Sanchez to Inter Milan. y are yet to find ir balance in Premier League. y have been linked with a host of players like Erling Haaland and Memphis Depay.

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07:48 IST, November 18th 2019