Lautaro Martinez has hit out at Romelu Lukaku amid a breakdown in the relationship between Inter and the Belgian.
The Nerazzurri were pursuing a deal with Chelsea for the Belgian striker but it was revealed that the player was also negotiating to join Serie A rivals Juventus.
The development prompted Inter to quickly withdraw from negotiations.
It has been reported that Lukaku did attempt to rebuild burnt bridges with Inter and his former team-mates but the squad gave him the cold shoulder.
His former strike partner, Martinez, slammed him for his “attitude” and revealed that the 30-year-old did not even pick up his calls amid the turmoil.
“I was disappointed, it’s the truth. I also tried to call him in those days of chaos, he never answered me, the same he did with my other companions. After so many years together, after so many things lived together, I was disappointed. Thankfully, it’s his choice. I wish him the best. But I didn’t expect this attitude,” he stated to La Gazzetta dello Sport.
After a phenomenal last season where he scored 27 goals in 56 matches across all competitions, Martinez, has been handed the armband for the 2023-24 season. He is ecstatic after being bestowed with the honour of leading the Serie A side and feels “ready” for the job.
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