Juventus supporters express strong opposition to Romelu Lukaku's signing, as their Ultras group firmly urges the Belgian forward to continue his stay in Milan.
Outside the Allianz Stadium, the Curva Sud unveiled a banner that stated: "Lukaku stay in Milan, we already have a second goalkeeper."
It pertains to Lukaku's inadvertent obstruction of Roberto Dimarco's goal-bound attempt during Inter Milan's loss to Manchester City in the Champions League final of June.
Having spent the previous season on loan at Inter, Lukaku, aged 30, is being sought to be transferred by his parent club Chelsea, with a possible exchange involving Juve's Dusan Vlahovic under discussion.
Yet, Lukaku's reception among a section of the Juventus fanbase seems uncertain, particularly due to the less favored prospect of Vlahovic's potential departure.
Chelsea have opted not to assign the No. 9 shirt for the upcoming season due to its ill-fated history, with Lukaku, Aubameyang, Higuain, Morata, and Falcao all facing difficulties while donning it.
Lukaku finds himself training independently at Chelsea's Cobham facility with a personal coach, as he remains excluded from Mauricio Pochettino's plans.
Left to navigate his situation alone, Juventus presents itself as Lukaku's final opportunity to maintain a prominent European presence. Disinclined towards a move to Saudi Arabia, he aspires to prolong his career with a top-tier European club.
As indicated by Italian sources, the current week bears significant weight, given the imminent start of the new Serie A season. Lukaku must swiftly integrate with his new team to avoid a potentially challenging outset, an outcome he undoubtedly aims to avoid, drawing on the struggles of the previous year.