The Madrid club almost had another star from the Red Devils in its ranks. If attacking midfielder Kevin De Bruyne has already been in Madrid's sights, it is Romelu Lukaku who could have joined the Merengues in the summer of 2023.
Indeed, in an interview given to A.S. And Estadio Deportivothe agent of Belgian Federico Pastorello revealed that his client almost landed in Madrid before the Spaniards withdrew, wishing to concentrate on the arrival of Kylian Mbappé in the summer of 2024.
“ I think Real Madrid are the best club in the world for many reasons. I have to be honest and say that there was an opportunity, at a time when it was not clear where Romelu was going to go and with Ancelotti as coach. They were thinking of strengthening the attack, but they were already focused on Mbappé's big transfer for the following year and didn't want to spend on a loan. So let's say there was an opportunity, because Ancelotti would have wanted it. He always had respect for Lukaku, but unfortunately it did not materialize. he blurted. A transfer that could have sent the Belgian into a new dimension.
Soon back on the pitch?
Currently injured since August, Romelu Lukaku is taking his pain patiently. The Belgian striker watches his teammates from afar who have had a good start to the season with a first position in Serie A with 15 points on the clock.
According to the echoes of the Gazzetta dello Sportthe top scorer of the Belgian selection could return in mid-December for the match against AC Milan. The former Inter player would be ahead of his protocol. To be continued…
