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Published 10:42 9 Jul 2017 BST
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But for those cynics, Lukaku has a resounding message.
He continued: "I would say, 'Who would say no to the biggest club in the world?'
"Best stadium in England. The best fans. This is the perfect opportunity. I always said I wanted to play for a team that's challenging for every trophy that there is.
"I think Manchester United at the minute wants to be the dominant team, that dominant force. If you look at their history, it says enough. To become part of a club like them is something that I really wanted. I'm thankful for the opportunity that they gave me."
Lukaku was on the Chelsea books during Jose Mourinho's second spell as Blues boss but the player could not convince Mourinho to give him a chance in the first team and he was eventually sold to Everton in July, 2014 following a successful season-long loan at Goodison Park.
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The Belgium international has developed into one of the most feared front-men in Europe since those early days at Chelsea and finished last season as the second top goalscorer in the Premier League, behind only Spurs' Harry Kane.
And now that he's entering his prime as a player, Lukaku is looking forward to a reunion with Mourinho.
"[Mourinho is] a guy who I wanted to play for since I was 10 years old, so now to have the opportunity to work under him again is great," Lukaku said.
"We've been in contact. He explained to me how the club was like, what he expects from me.
"You know, we were together under different circumstances. Obviously, the first time when I met him, I was still a young kid, and I was eager to play. And he understood my decision why I left at the time. I returned on the pitch.
"Now I'm 24. I'm a grown man. He sees the maturity that has grown throughout the years, so I'm really thankful for the opportunity he gave me again."Quiz: Can you put these big Premier League transfers in order
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