Mertens sends message to Lukaku after scoring 100 Serie A goals

SSC Napoli striker Dries Mertens has become the first Belgian player to score 100 goals in the Italian Serie A and went ahead to celebrate with a message to fellow countryman Romelu Lukaku.

SSC Napoli Belgian striker Dries Mertens celebrates after netting 100 Serie A goals. Photo: @dries_mertens14

Napoli defeated Roma 2-0 in their weekend (Sunday 21 March) top flight clash and Mertens netted both goals within the first 45 minutes.

The first goal was a free-kick while the second was a header after a well-worked move created by Lorenzo Insigne and Matteo Politano.

Mertens, 33, celebrated his achievement on twitter: “Very proud of this new milestone: First Belgian player to reach 100 goals in Serie A. Hurry up Romelu Lukaku.”

Very proud of this new milestone: 💯 Serie A goals 😍. First Belgian player to reach 100 goals... hurry up @RomeluLukaku9 ! pic.twitter.com/VMJNcF7Hsq
— Dries Mertens (@dries_mertens14) March 22, 2021