Inter Milan: Adriano given heartwarming reception at the San Siro

Adriano made a triumphant return to Inter Milan on Tuesday night.

Regardless of how Adriano’s career in the professional game might have panned out in the end, there’s no denying the cult hero status that he established during his time at the San Siro.

In his prime, ‘The Emperor’ was one of the best players in the world, ultimately amassing more than 150 appearances in the iconic blue and white stripes across three spells at the club.

The Brazilian hero won four consecutive Serie A titles for the Nerazzurri as well as two Coppa Italia gongs and three Supercoppa Italiana trophies to go with his Copa America and Confederations Cup wins.

Marry that to having a world-renowned reputation for having one of the fiercest shots in football history and Adriano continues to have a special place in the hearts of millions of supporters.

So, it’s not difficult to see why Adriano was given a roaring reception when he settled into his seat for Inter Milan’s clash with AC Milan in the second leg of their Coppa Italia semi-final.

Lautaro Martinez’s brace and a late strike from Robin Gosens fired the Italian champions to a 3-0 victory that still felt like it paled in comparison to Adriano’s reunion with the San Siro faithful.

In what Inter Milan themselves phrased as a “resounding welcome,” Adriano could be seen overcome with emotion as the atmosphere rustled up at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza.

Given everything that Adriano has been through across his football career and life in general, it really did feel like a precious and heartwarming moment, so be sure to check it out down below:

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Shot 99Speed 99Welcome back Legend Adriano Leite Ribeiro, much love for you