Comment: Premier League old boys swing Milan Derby in Inter's favour

Edin Dzeko edging closer to a reunion with Manchester City, potentially.

EDIN TO ISTANBUL: Inter Milan's Edin Dzeko, second left, celebrates with his teammates after scoring his side's opening goal during the Champions League semifinal first leg soccer match between AC Milan and Inter Milan at the San Siro stadium in Milan, Italy, Wednesday, May 10, 2023. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni)

TWELVE LONG football years have passed since Edin Dzeko signed for Manchester City and seven since he left the Premier League to ply his trade in Italy. Some careers do not last nearly that long. 

The Bosnian forward, now, 37 was deemed to be on the wane even then. Now, in large part thanks to his sumptuous opening goal here, he is only a 90-minute second leg away from a potential Champions League final against the English club where the fans still sing his name at nearly every game. To put it in context, City's Phil Foden was only 11, cheering on from the stands, when Dzeko was knocking them in for Roberto Mancini's side.