After a turbulent transfer window, Romelu Lukaku appears transformed from ugly duckling to splendid swan under the care of former manager Jose Mourinho at Roma.
For the third time together, Lukaku and the Special One have finally rediscovered the harmony that was missing during their previous stints, first at Chelsea, then at Manchester United.
The Portuguese coach - even in the latter stages of his career - always remains a great fascination for the top players, and Mourinho's word still holds sway. After convincing Paulo Dybala 12 months ago to join the Roman club, this summer he dedicated himself to convincing Lukaku with very long phone calls and detailed messages.