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MANCHESTER. — Manchester United newboy Romelu Lukaku has already impressed club legend Ruud van Nistelrooy with his start to life at Old Trafford.

Lukaku (24) arrived from Everton in a £75 million deal this summer and has scored three times in as many Premier League games, while also picking up a goal in the UEFA Super Cup loss to Real Madrid.

Van Nistelrooy, who bagged 150 goals in 219 appearances for United between 2001-06, told Sky Sports after playing for the club in a legends match against Barcelona at Old Trafford on Saturday that the Belgium international was a great signing.

“He’s done great,” Van Nistelrooy said. “To score in your first games here after you have been transferred for a lot of money, it is nice to get that pressure out of the way and get your first goals in. — ESPN.