Former Inter Milan defender Ivan Cordoba has taken a swipe at Manchester United over their handling of Romelu Lukaku.

Lukaku left United for Inter last summer.

Cordoba told the Daily Mail: “Lukaku is an extraordinary player. Manchester United did not understand the player's potential and his last season was bad for him. In my opinion Lukaku is proving everyone to be a champion.

“He is determined and the Premier League has improved him a lot. I met him: he is a positive leader in the changing rooms. It's a shame that Manchester United sold him, but I'm happy that Inter bought him. Antonio Conte has been fundamental to his form at Inter.

“Eriksen and Young are excellent players and will give determination and strength to Inter. I am happy that they chose Inter."