Everton manager Roberto Martinez is unconcerned over comments by Romelu Lukaku's new agent this past week.

The striker has just signed up with Mino Raiola, who has the likes of Mario Balotelli and Paul Pogba on his books.

On Friday he gave an interview to a Belgian newspaper in which he said: "If we had met each other earlier, he wouldn't have played for Everton.

"We will see what happens in the summer but the Everton directors don't have to think Rom will play there for the rest of his career."

Martinez dismissed the comments, suggesting Raiola was trying to make a statement of intent having taken over the 21-year-old's interest.

"He is an agent that has worked just a short period of time with a new client. For whatever reason he needs to do those comments," said the Everton boss.

"I am sure every agent will have some sort of comments about his clients. I am not going to get involved talking about an agent.

"From my point of view Romelu is one of the most important signings we have ever made; that shows the commitment and the investment we have made.

"He has an incredible talent and at 21 he has a long-term contract. For me there is not an issue.

"I always speak with Rom and all the players about those situations. Rom made the decision of changing his agent. He is entitled to do that. It is a personal decision.

"Romelu is a very important player for us. As a football club we showed an incredible respect and integrity in the way we conducted our decisions about him and his career and we will carry on doing that."