Agent: Lukaku interested in 'playing in different countries'
The chances of Romelu Lukaku ending his career at Manchester United seem slim after his agent revealed that the Belgian forward apparently has a desire to win trophies in different countries.
Lukaku has three years remaining on his United deal after this season. Though his agent, Federico Pastorello, said the 25-year-old remains engaged in his team's effort to secure a top-four place over the coming weeks, he added that Lukaku is open to a future move abroad.
"At the moment, he is very focused on finishing the season," Pastorello said in an interview with Paul Gilmour of Sky Sports. "The competition for third and fourth place in England is very tight so let's see what will happen in the future at the end the season. ... He's someone who loves to know a different culture, a different football.
"He sees a way to have a career playing in different countries because he would like to win some trophies and prove himself and say to his children: 'I won there and I won there and I won there,' and 'I was a very good player in all the top championships,' so let's see.
"The future is really very open but, at the moment, we don't discuss about that because really the season is in a big moment."
Lukaku, who made his senior debut in his homeland with Anderlecht, has spent the majority of his career in England. He represented Chelsea, West Bromwich Albion, and Everton before moving to Old Trafford in the summer of 2017.
Pastorello claims a future move to Real Madrid or Barcelona would tempt his client, but added a switch to Serie A could be even more enticing.
"Everybody agrees today the Premier League is the best, but years ago Italy was the best and they were the dreams for the younger footballer players," the agent explained. "Teams like Real Madrid and Barcelona, of course, attract any champion so he sees also in La Liga one day. Bundesliga for sure is a very good championship."
Lukaku leads United with 12 Premier League goals this season after scoring a team-high 16 goals in his debut campaign with the club.