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Romelu Lukaku Has Reached 20 Goals For Inter Milan In Less Games Than Ronaldo Nazario

Romelu Lukaku Has Reached 20 Goals For Inter Milan In Less Games Than Ronaldo Nazario

The Belgian's Inter record thus far has ben sensational...

Josh Lawless

Josh Lawless

Romelu Lukaku took less games than Ronaldo Nazario to score 20 goals in an Inter Milan.

The Belgian striker, who made the move to the Nerazzurri in a £73 million move from Manchester United in the summer, reached the tally in 29 games after a scintillating start to life in Italy.

His goalscoring record is better than number of prolific marksmen who turned out for Inter, including Ballon d'Or winner Ronaldo.

Image: PA
Image: PA

The Brazilian made a world record transfer from PSV to Inter in 1997 and started in superb fashion with 20 goals in his first 31 games for the club.

Years later, his compatriot Adriano would take 37 games to notch 20 goals - the same time it took Argentine duo Rodrigo Palacio and Diego Milito.

List in full:

1. Romelu Lukaku - 29 games

2. Ronaldo - 31 games

= Ruben Sosa - 31 games

4. Adriano - 37 games

= Diego Milito - 37 games

= Rodrigo Palacio - 37 games

7. Christian Vieri - 38 games

8. Mauro Icardi - 39 games

Lukaku scored his 21st goal for the club last night in the Milan derby at the San Siro last night., heading home Victor Moses' cross in stoppage time to seal a stunning comeback 4-2 victory for Antonio Conte's side.


He then proceeded to take his shirt off and hang it from the corner flag, taking to social media following the game and tweeting 'There's a new king in town'.

Many fans felt that Lukaku was aiming a dig at his former Manchester United teammate Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who put AC 2-0 up just before half-time.

The 38-year old has referred to himself as the 'King of Milan' in the past after his successful first spell with the Rossoneri.

Reflecting on the comeback, which sees Inter top Serie A following Juventus' defeat to Hellas Verona, Lukaku told Sky Sport Italia: "I think that everyone has seen this team's mentality, we never give up and we're always looking to win.

"I'm here to win and my only aim is to help the team get results.

"I want to thank all of the fans, my team-mates, Mister [Antonio] Conte and all of his backroom staff for the support that they're giving me."

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Topics: Football News, Football, Adriano, Inter Milan

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