Romelu Lukaku might have been playing for Juventus rather than Inter had the Bianconeri sold Paulo Dybala to Manchester United, according to the Belgium international s agent.
Lukaku left United for Inter in a €65million deal in August and went on to score 17 Serie A goals before the season was halted by the coronavirus pandemic.
However, the former Chelsea and Everton striker could have instead been turning out for title rivals Juve this term.
Lukaku s agent Federico Pastorello claims Dybala s departure would have made room for the 26-year-old in Turin.
Dybala was linked with both United and Tottenham but instead stayed at Juve, netting seven times in the league so far in 2019-20 including strikes in a pair of precious victories over Inter.
Pastorello told Sky Sport Italia: If Lukaku is wearing the Inter shirt today, it s only because of Paulo Dybala s failure to join Manchester United.
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However, Lukaku s representative also suggested the player felt a warmer welcome at Inter than he would have expected with Juve.
Romelu wanted to leave the Premier League and move to a club where he felt loved, Pastorello said.
He immediately noticed the affection and warmth of the Inter fans compared to those of Juve, and this made the difference.
Lukaku s arrival at Juve would have pleased many fans, but for Inter his engagement instead represented a turning point after the arrival of Antonio Conte, the intention to try to start a winning cycle.
He perceived this immediately, even on social media. He felt wanted at Inter. Conte put a lot of pressure on the club to have the player.
