Inter defender Stefan de Vrij claims ‘coming to San Siro as an opponent was like an episode of Westworld.’
De Vrij left Lazio to join Inter on a free transfer last summer, and the Dutchman likened his new home to that of the technologically-advanced, Wild-West-themed amusement park in the TV series.
“I first played as a midfielder and then as a right-back,” he told Inter’s Match Programme.
“Feyenoord thought I was stronger as a right-back, but I convinced them that it was better for me to move into central defence.
“My first goal? I remember it well. It came in the last game of Roy Makaay’s career. He even assisted me!
“Coming to San Siro as an opponent was almost like an episode of Westworld, honestly. There was fog and we’d come out in front of this impressive stadium, full of history.
“It felt like you were in front of an arena of the past. Before I’d be afraid but today, as an interista, I feel a crazy charge.
“I feel the pride and privilege of playing for these colours. You feel that the fans are always there with you.
“My objective is simple: to honour this shirt. I know that if we do, this is the best place to play football.”