Romelu Lukaku is on the verge of signing for Manchester United after completing medical in Los Angeles on Sunday.
The Belgian arrives from Everton for an initial fee of £75 million and claims that Paul Pogba was instrumental in the move.
“I’ve been talking to [Pogba] for about seven or eight years. And now he’s living in Manchester,” he told ESPN. “I live in Manchester. He lives like down the road from where I live, so we’re together on a daily basis.
“He was explaining to me how it went at the club, and it triggered something in my head. When the opportunity came, I didn’t have to think twice. I’m really excited.”
The duo share an agent in Mino Raiola and are known to be good friends off the pitch.
Lukaku is eager to link up with the Frenchman along with the rest of his new teammates at United.
“I think they’re all top players, a good group of guys that is hungry to win trophies.
“To play in front of those fans, everything is set there to perform. But, you know, I have to work harder than I’m doing now. I know the road is still far, but I’m willing to go on that path and grab the opportunity that I get.”
The 24-year-old scored 25 goals in the Premier League last season.
