Rio Ferdinand Says Man United Let Lukaku Go Too Soon

Rio Ferdinand believes Manchester United made a mistake by selling Romelu Lukaku prematurely, missing out on his peak performance years.

Lukaku joined United from Everton in 2017 for £90 million, scoring 27 goals in his debut season under Jose Mourinho.

However, under Ole Gunnar Solskjær, his form declined, leading to a transfer to Inter Milan in 2019 for €80 million.

At Inter, Lukaku revitalized his career, helping the team win Serie A and earning the league’s Most Valuable Player award.

Ferdinand argues United failed to utilize Lukaku’s strengths, focusing on his weaknesses rather than adapting to his playing style.

He emphasizes that Lukaku thrives when running onto passes and attacking defenders, not as a traditional hold-up striker.

After Inter, Lukaku returned to Chelsea but struggled, eventually moving to Napoli, where he won another Serie A title.

Ferdinand sees Lukaku’s success elsewhere as evidence that United’s decision to sell him was hasty and ill-considered, reports Football 365.

He believes that with proper support and tactics, Lukaku could have been a valuable asset for United.

This situation highlights the importance of aligning player strengths with team strategies to maximize performance.

Lukaku proved his worth after leaving, shining across European leagues.