He is no longer a child — Mourinho lauds Lukaku's form

He is no longer a child — Mourinho lauds Lukaku's form

Faruq Ibrahim 23:45 - 22.10.2023

Jose Mourinho comments on Lukaku's form, compares their time at Manchester United.

AS Roma boss Jose Mourinho has praised Romelu Lukaku, as he is currently enjoying a rich vein of form with the Giallorossi.

The 30-year-old joined Roma this summer from Chelsea after a protracted summer transfer saga that saw him linked with Inter and Juventus.

He has taken to life at the Italian capital well, scoring seven goals in his last nine games for Mourinho’s team, five of which came in the Serie A and two in the Europa League.

What Mourinho said 

The Portuguese tactician pointed out that Lukaku was a proven goalscorer and that he gives Roma a new dimension; pace to get in behind the opposition defence.

“He always scored, even when he played for inferior teams like West Bromwich. We are not a very fast team, we have some limitations in transition when we win the ball back. Romelu gives us these qualities on the restart. He is no longer a child-like when I met him.”

Jose Mourinho and Romelu Lukaku link up at Roma. (Photo Credit: Roma/X and Imago.)
Jose Mourinho and Romelu Lukaku link up at Roma. (Photo Credit: Roma/X and Imago.)
Roma's Jose Mourinho after defeat to Genoa | Imago
Roma's Jose Mourinho after defeat to Genoa | Imago

Meanwhile, Chelsea have reportedly set a demand for the services of Romelu Lukaku for the summer of 2024. 

Regardless of Lukaku's goal-scoring form and Chelsea's striker problem, his return to the club seems unlikely, with the relationship between both parties having deteriorated. 

Despite signing him for a club record £97.5 million fee from Inter in 2022, the Blues are reportedly willing to cut their losses and have set an asking price for a transfer in the summer. 

According to Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea are willing to take a hit of up to £60 million for the striker and have set a fee of around £37 million for Lukaku's exit next season. 

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