Romelu Lukaku's qualities as a footballer have long been a cause for debate. Some feel him unfairly maligned; others believe him to be grossly overrated. What is beyond dispute, though, is that Lukaku has a very rare gift for upsetting multiple fanbases - and often at the same time.
Inter supporters were still furious at the nature of his sudden and silent departure for Chelsea in the summer of 2021 when he infamously issued an apology in an unsanctioned interview with Sky Sport Italia that sent shock waves through Stamford Bridge.
Then, after being welcomed back to San Siro like the proverbial prodigal son following a dismal season in west London, and offered the chance to return to Milan on a permanent basis, Lukaku enraged everyone connected with the club by entering into secret talks with hated rivals Juventus over a transfer to Turin.
The thing is, though, the Bianconeri faithful are also up in arms about their club's interest in the Belgian - and not just because Lukaku famously stated in 2021 that he would never even consider joining the club because of his supposed love for Inter.