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Roberto Martinez: Romelu Lukaku Needed 'Fresh Air' of Manchester United Exit

Belgium manager Roberto Martinez has said Romelu Lukaku needed "fresh air" ahead of his transfer to Inter Milan from Manchester United.

Lukaku left the Old Trafford outfit after two seasons in the summer transfer window, joining the Serie A giants in a deal worth a reported £74 million.

Although the Belgium international was a regular goalscorer for the the Red Devils, he divided opinion during his time at the club. Speaking about the forward, Lukaku's national team manager said he believed the time was right for a transfer, per Neil McLeman of the Daily Mirror.