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Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez has admitted he was disappointed with his ex-teammate Romelu Lukaku over his conduct as the Nerazzurri tried to re-sign him from Chelsea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chelsea and Inter had been locked in transfer talks for months and were finally nearing an agreement over a permanent move for Lukaku, who had spent last year on loan at  San Siro.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, the Belgian failed to return Inter’s calls and was accused of holding talks with fierce rivals Juventus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lukaku’s action infuriated Inter, who wasted little time in abandoning their quest for the deal, ending hopes of another reunion between Martinez and Lukaku, who were one of Europe’s fiercest strike forces just a few years ago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

His action has drawn the wrath of his former teammate and strike partner, Martinez. The Belgian had publicly and privately insisted he would never entertain a move to another Italian side, as he was keen on a move to San Siro.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read more: Liverpool to make improved offer worth \u00a345m for Romeo Lavia<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

But his failure to keep his promise took a toll on Martinez, who spoke to La Gazzetta dello Sport about the whole saga.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“I was disappointed; it’s the truth,” he said. “I also tried to call him in those days of chaos, but he never answered me, the same he did with my other teammates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“After so many years together, after so many things lived together, I was disappointed. Thankfully, it’s his choice. I wish him the best. But I didn’t expect this attitude.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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Read more: Liverpool to make improved offer worth \u00a345m for Romeo Lavia But his failure to keep his promise took a toll on Martinez, who spoke to La Gazzetta dello Sport about the whole saga. “I was disappointed; it’s the truth,” he said. “I also tried to call him in those days of chaos, but he never answered me, the same he did with my other teammates. “After so many years together, after so many things lived together, I was disappointed. Thankfully, it’s his choice. I wish him the best. 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