Lukaku Wanted More Than Bench Role – Mourinho

Jose Mourinho , manager of
London side Chelsea, has revealed
that the real reason why he sold
Belgium forward Romelu Lukaku to
Everton was because he wanted
more than just to be a squad
player.
Lukaku had a successful loan spell
at the Goodison Park last season
as he emerged the club’s top
scorer which forced the Toffees to
pay a club record £28m for the
21-year-old forward.
However, Mourinho claims that the
deal suits all parties involved as
he couldn’t guarantee him first
time football ahead of more
established stars like Diego Costa,
Didier Drogba, and Fernando
Torres.
“It’s possible [he'll learn more at
Everton]. We wish him good. This
was good for Chelsea, and him and
obviously Everton, and when that’s
the case, it is the perfect
scenario,” Mourinho told Sky
Sports News.
“He wants to feel that he is first
choice and has complete trust
from (Everton manager) Roberto
Martinez. People in Goodison Park,
they love him and they show him
that every match.
“He was with us a couple of
months last year in pre-season, he
played in the Super Cup and we
felt at the time that this is not
what he wants for his career. He
didn’t want to be fighting with
people with a top dimension.
“Diego Costa is 25 and has a five-
year contract, but most probably
will have another contract after
that so he’s here for a long time.
We have Didier and Fernando
Torres and Romelu is in a good
team. I think it is a great choice
for him. I think he’s happy now.”