Manchester United have been accused of ‘not understanding’ Romelu Lukaku’s potential, with Inter Milan hero Ivan Cordoba suggesting Ole Gunnar Solskjaer made a mistake by selling the striker.
The Red Devils signed Belgian star Lukaku from Everton in 2017 in a deal worth more than £75million.
Lukaku scored 27 goals in his first season at Old Trafford but struggled during the 2018-19 campaign and was sold to Inter Milan later that year.
The 26-year-old is thriving in Italy under former Chelsea manager Antonio Conte and had scored 27 goals in 38 games before the season had to be suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Cordoba, who won five Serie A titles and the Champions League during his 12-year spell at Inter Milan, believes United failed to recognise Lukaku’s potential.
The former Colombia defender told MailSport: ‘Romelu 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 to everyone he is 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.’
Cordoba, who made more than 300 league appearances for Inter Milan, also praised his former club over their recent deals for ex-Premier League stars Christian Eriksen and Ashley Young.
‘Eriksen and Young are excellent players and will give determination and strength to Inter,’ he added. ‘I am happy that they chose Inter.
‘Eriksen comes from Tottenham, a wonderful team, and Young was a symbol of Manchester United. Inter made two big purchases.’
Young and Eriksen had only played a handful of games for Inter before the season was suspended. Conte’s side are currently third in Serie A, nine points behind leaders Juventus.
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