Former Inter striker Adriano said Romelu Lukaku reminds him of himself. ‘Also for the humility and the very strong family bond’.
The 39-year-old former Brazil international arrived at Inter from Flamengo in 2001 and played 177 competitive games with the Nerazzurri.
After scoring 74 goals for the Beneamata, he later had stints at Fiorentina, Parma and Roma in Serie A.
Adriano was known for his physique and powerful left foot and the former star said Lukaku reminds him of himself.
Former Inter striker Adriano said Romelu Lukaku reminds him of himself. ‘Also for the humility and the very strong family bond’.
The 39-year-old former Brazil international arrived at Inter from Flamengo in 2001 and played 177 competitive games with the Nerazzurri.
After scoring 74 goals for the Beneamata, he later had stints at Fiorentina, Parma and Roma in Serie A.
Adriano was known for his physique and powerful left foot and the former star said Lukaku reminds him of himself.
“Romelu is very similar to me from all points of view,” Adriano told La Gazzetta dello Sport. “Not only for the physical strength and his left foot, but also for the humility and the very strong family bond.
“He’s a unique and technical player, no one can stop him.
“Imagine for a moment, me and him on the pitch together… Mamma mia!”
Adriano reveals he connected with the Belgian forward during a video call on Instagram.
“We met through a direct on Instagram organised by Inter during the lockdown, we had never spoken before,” Adriano continued.
“From that day on we started texting, he also speaks Portuguese. He’s a power on the pitch and an incredible human off it.
“I’m very proud that he has become my heir.”