Conte confirms Lukaku's need for physical development

The Italian coach Antonio Conte confirmedInter Milan Italian striker Romelu Lukaku needed physical development before taking part in matches.

Inter beat Valencia in a shootout 7-6 on Saturday after a 1-1 draw at Lukaku.

"It is clear that Lukaku has to do a lot of physical and strategic training work," Conte told Inter Milan.

"It's a great deal and we are very pleased with his presence, he wants to work hard to be ready to participate as soon as possible."

Lukaku did not participate in the Valencia friendly match, having joined the training on Friday after completing his transfer procedures.

Lukaku left Manchester United to settle in Inter Milan during the summer transfer deadline of 80 million euros, according to reports, with a five-year contract ending at the end of the year. summer 2024.

Lukaku beat Italian Christian Vieri, Portugal's Joao Mario, Belgium's Radja Nainggolan and Argentina's Hernan Crespo, the most expensive deal in Nerazzurri's history.

The Belgian striker was on Juventus' radar this summer thanks to an exchange deal with Argentine Paulo Dybala, but the latter's refusal to settle in Manchester United provoked the termination of the agreement.

Lukaku has refused to coach with Manchester United in the past two days, preferring to coach in Anderlecht, Belgium, to pressure the Red Devils' leadership for her approval. transfer to Inter Milan.