Inter Milan legend Aldo Serena felt for Mateo Kovacic during his time in Italy.

The midfielder was sold to Real Madrid yesterday.

Serena told TMW: "I believe the decision was made because he had problems in the Inter midfield. He is potentially a very big talent, has an excellent technique, great prospects, but the tactics had become a problem.

"For an offer so high, I think it has benefited both, he goes to a team among the best in the world and will be able to be appreciated there, because his great technique is always well seen in a team like Real Madrid.

"Inter now have the money to point to other objectives."