Inter Milan No2 Sylvinho insists Geoffrey Kondogbia will prove his value.

Inter moved for the former Monaco midfielder after failing to tempt Yaya Toure away from Manchester City.

Sylvinho said, “He has very different characteristics to Yaya, because at the age of 22 Toure was already very strong technically and had a great shot from distance.

“Kondogbia might not have those qualities now and I don't know whether he will do in five or six years, but he'll certainly be one of the best midfielders in the world.

“Geoffrey's performances changed over the last few games, he is more aggressive and is getting to understand how Italian football works. At times we put him on the bench to protect him from the media and he realises that."