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‘Man Utd did not understand Lukaku’s potential’ – Inter benefiting from shock call, says Cordoba

Manchester United “did not understand” the potential of Romelu Lukaku, claims Ivan Cordoba, with Inter benefitting from a surprising transfer call at Old Trafford.

The Red Devils invested heavily in a proven Premier League goalscorer when acquiring the Belgium international from Everton in 2017.

Lukaku recorded 42 goals in 96 appearances for United, but did start to slip out of favour when Ole Gunnar Solskjaer inherited the managerial reins from Jose Mourinho.

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That eventually led him towards the exits, with Inter happy to offer the 26-year-old a clean slate in Italy.