Everton striker Romelu Lukaku has claimed that he turned down the chance to play for Juventus this summer.
The Belgian international moved from Chelsea to Everton for a club record fee but Lukaku insists he could have gone instead to Turin.
“I could have gone to Juventus in the summer,” Lukaku told English paper The Sunday Mirror.
“I thought about Serie A and Juventus because they are a big club but for me Everton was a perfect fit.
“I’m here and I’m happy. I don’t regret any choices I’ve made. Everton was the best choice I could make as a young player who wants to progress and develop.
“This club is a good fit for me. They made so many efforts to get me. I feel at home here.”
Lukaku has scored two goals in 10 games this season for the Merseyside club.
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