Former Juventus president Giovanni Cobolli Gigli has praised AC Milan for signing Mario Mandzukic.

Cobolli Gigli is sorry, however, that Juve allowed the veteran striker to leave 18 months ago.

"It seems to me an excellent purchase, if in condition he is a great gladiator," he said.

"He gave a lot to Juventus and perhaps he was not thanked enough when he left, on the contrary he was removed.

"In a certain way I also cheer for Milan (now)."