Evening Telegraph (First Edition)
Lukaka quashes talks claim
ROMELU Lukaku has insisted suggestions his agent would seek talks with Chelsea’s incoming owners about his future are “not in my name”.
Lukaku’s agent Federico Pastorello was quoted in the Italian media as having said he aimed to sit down with prospective Chelsea owner Todd Boehly once the US magnate’s takeover is complete.
Blues boss Thomas Tuchel insisted the comments had not created any distraction ahead of today’s FA Cup final against Liverpool.
Afterwards, Lukaku moved to offer his own opinion of the situation.
“Never ever will I let someone speak for me,” the Belgium striker posted on his Instagram story.
“I kept my mouth shut and focused on helping the team and end the season in the best way possible.
“So if someone out there is trying to say something about me and the club, not in my name.”
Lukaku has appeared unsettled at Chelsea ever since admitting in a Sky Italia interview in late December that he was unhappy at the club.
The 29-year-old apologised for those comments and has fought to rebuild his position at Chelsea, and is now the top goalscorer this season with 15 strikes in all competitions.