Lukaku seeks second Everton season... if club can qualify for the Champions League
On-loan forward Romelu Lukaku will seek a second season at Everton if Roberto Martinez's side claim Champions League football.
The 20-year-old Belgium international admitted he has a 'strange' situation with his parent club Chelsea and claims he has not heard from anyone at the Stamford Bridge outfit for months.
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho this week challenged Lukaku to explain the reasons behind his decision to seek a second successive loan move after spending last season at West Brom.
Seeking a stay: Everton's on-loan striker Romelu Lukaku will look to stay at the club for another year if they qualify for the Champions League
Strange situation: Jose Mourinho blasted Lukaku for his words
And the player said he just wants regular football, to make a name for himself.
'It's a bit strange at the moment, the last time I heard from them was a couple of months ago,' Lukaku told BBC's Football Focus.
'It was not the fact I was not wanted.
Admiration: Lukaku is an admirer of Roberto Martinez and his style of play
'Imagine I was playing for Chelsea now I would play maybe five games, maybe score one or two goals. But now everyone in England is talking about me.
'I want to help Everton. I admire his (Martinez's) style, everything at the club, and I thought that was the next stage I needed for this year.
'I think we can challenge all those clubs in the top six.
Top form: Lukaku has seven league goals this season, including the two scored in last week's Merseyside derby
FOOTBALL FREESTYLE with Romelu Lukaku
'I think it's not a bad idea (to stay at Everton for a second season). If we play Champions League then I think so.
'I miss European football a lot. I have to work hard and see what will be the best decision for me at the end of the season.'
Lukaku also revealed he wants to become one of the best footballers in the world.
Ambition: The Belgian striker wants to be one of the world's best
He said: 'That's an ambitious statement.
'I know what it takes to be one of the best. It takes a certain mentality on and off the pitch.
'I know what it takes and I'm not scared to say it.'
Source: Mail
