“Should Have Done the Same Thing as Cristiano Ronaldo” – Romelu Lukaku’s Father Opens Up on Son’s Selfless Decision

The exodus to the Saudi Pro League brought a seismic shift in the soccer world. Elite stars decided to tread the same path as Cristiano Ronaldo. While the majority of the soccer world opposed the migration of players to the Middle East, the father of Romelu Lukaku, on the other hand, desired something else for his son, hoping the Belgian international would have ‘thought more about himself’ and left Europe. 

Despite strong opposition to the Middle Eastern soccer influx by the public, Roger Lukaku has a distinct perspective on his son’s decision. He expressed his hope that Romelu Lukaku should have followed in CR7’s footsteps.

Lukaku should’ve grabbed Al Hilal’s offer, claims his dad who wanted him to follow the Cristiano Ronaldo path

Romelu Lukaku was the subject of transfer speculation this whole summer. The Belgian star was linked with a move to a few Saudi clubs. However, the striker ultimately decided to stay in Europe. While he must have delighted the soccer world with his decision, the same cannot be said for Mr. Roger, his father. In an interview, he said, “Lukaku should have done the same thing as Cristiano Ronaldo and made sure his place in the national team would be guaranteed whether or not he went to Saudi Arabia. He should have thought more about himself and left, but he ultimately decided to stay in Europe.”

It seems Mr. Roger was disappointed to see his son reject lucrative offers from Saudi Arabia. Notably, after a merry-go-round transfer saga between Chelsea and Inter Milan, the striker joined AS Roma on loan till the end of the season. If Jose Mourinho‘s side decides not to buy or extend the loan option, then he might have to dial some Gulf clubs, as a return to Chelsea seems highly unlikely. Al Hilal was the primary candidate to secure the services of the 31-year-old. Perhaps that might be the case again. Moreover, singing him would be easy for Neymar and Co. given how much he adores them.

Romelu Lukaku holds Al Hilal in high regard, despite saying NO to them

Earlier, Fabrizio Romano revealed Lukaku’s decision to reject Al Hilal’s approach. The transfer guru revealed that the former Everton man wasn’t ‘convinced’ of joining Al Zaeem. Yet the striker didn’t fall short of praising Neymar’s domestic side. “Al Hilal is the biggest club in Middle East”, he said. 

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Additionally, Romelu Lukaku also insisted that the Saudi League would become ‘one of the biggest in the world’, yet he wasn’t ‘ready to leave Europe.’ For now, the striker is doing a clinical job for Jose Mourinho’s side, notching 12 goals and two assists in 19 games. Nevertheless, let’s see what fate has in store for the Belgian goal-scorer. Where do you want to see him next? Let us know in the comments below. 

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