Riccardo Trevisani is adamant Inter Milan winter signing Nicola Zalewski is ’36, 37 times better’ than Tajon Buchanan.

During the latest Fontana di Trevi podcast via FCInter1908, Trevisani hailed Inter’s decision to sign the Pole from Roma.

Inter snapped Nicola Zalewski on loan with an option to buy in the final days of the January transfer window.

Despite arriving late on Friday, the 23-year-old made an immediate Nerazzurri debut on Sunday against AC Milan.

Indeed, Simone Inzaghi used the Polish wingback as a late substitute in the last edition of the famous Derby della Madonnina.

And it was an utter success.

Fifteen minutes after joining the fray, Zalewski served Stefan de Vrij on a platter as Inter snatched a 1-1 draw.

Meanwhile, Tajon Buchanan left Serie A after a forgettable year to team up with Villarreal until the end of the season.

After a dreadful 2024, the Canada international will aim to get his faltering career back on track in La Liga.

Riccardo Trevisani Draws Comparison Between Inter Milan New Boy Nicola Zalewski & Departed Tajon Buchanan

“Zalewski? We had already said it,” Trevisani started.

“A useful player, yesterday he came on with an impressive personality.

Nicola Zalewski Roma Poland
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)

“He arrived the day before and delivered five quality balls, including the assist for De Vrij.

“We’re not talking about De Bruyne, but he’s 36-37 times better than Buchanan.

“Yesterday he played on the left.

“But, on a day when Dumfries is not in top form, you can put him on the right, and he’ll do just as well; perhaps even better on the right.”

Zalewski could make his second appearance for Inter already on Thursday.

Indeed, Simone Inzaghi will hope to take three points when his charges meet Fiorentina in Tuscany.

With Napoli still three points off, it’ll be a presentable chance for the Nerazzurri to draw level with Antonio Conte’s side.