Inter Milan fans react to Lukaku’s impending return

Following the report that Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku would be making a return to Inter Milan this summer, fans of the Italian club revealed they won’t be welcoming the Belgian striker like any other important player arriving at the San Siro.

According to Inter fans, Lukaku betrayed the club by leaving last summer for Chelsea and they have not forgotten that.

Recall that Lukaku last season forced a transfer away from Inter Milan in a £97.5m deal to Stamford Bridge.

Following his impending return, fans said the striker would need to earn their trust.

“Curva Nord supports Inter Milan and will not stage any protest against the player (despite his behaviour last summer),” Inter’s ultras said in a statement.

“That being said, nobody shall go and welcome him with scarves and banners representing the Curva or its groups. He will need to earn everything that, in case, will be done for him in the future with humility and sweat on the pitch.

“He was supported [and treated] like a king, now he’s just a player like many others. It shall also be clear to everyone that we will never cheer against Lukaku if he will wear the Inter jersey again.

“We encourage all Interisti [Inter supporters] not to fall in the other trap, to run and drool after him. Clearly there is an instinctive and emotional element, but to pretend that nothing has happened would only accelerate that process aimed at making us all dumb and slavish consumers.

“We took note of Lukaku’s betrayal and we were extremely disappointed.

“With time we can even forgive such things to a footballer, but the facts won’t change. Now, Romelu, let’s kick and run.”