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Inter Milan winter signing Nicola Zalewski needed less than 15 minutes to outshine everything Tajon Buchanan did in a year.

According to Gazzetta dello Sport via FCInterNews, Zalewski’s impact in Sunday’s Derby della Madonnina was outstanding.

Less than 24 hours since completing his loan arrival from Roma, Nicola Zalewski made his Inter debut.

Despite lacking chemistry with his new teammates, Simone Inzaghi trusted the 23-year-old in the Milan derby.

And it paid off, as the Polish wingback provided a crucial assist off the bench to help Inter rescue a point.

Indeed, he chested the ball down to Stefan de Vrij, who hammered it home in second-half stoppages.

Nicola Zalewski Outshines Tajon Buchanan Entire Inter Milan Spell in Milan Derby

Zalewski couldn’t have imagined a better way to introduce himself to the San Siro faithful.

Though Inter brought him on loan, he’s eager to earn a permanent transfer. It would cost around €6.5 million.

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND – SEPTEMBER 05: Nicola Zalewski of Poland celebrates after scoring his team’s third goal from the penalty spot during the UEFA Nations League 2024/25 League A Group A1 match between Scotland and Poland at on September 05, 2024 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Indeed, Inter already poured €600,000 into Roma’s bank accounts to land Zalewski temporarily.

Inzaghi needed a new wingback after the club allowed Tajon Buchanan to join Villarreal on loan.

After experiencing an underwhelming first year at Giuseppe Meazza, Buchanan will look to turn his fortunes around in Spain.