Pep Guardiola says Inter boss Antonio Conte is the right man to get the best out of Manchester United loanee Alexis Sanchez.

The Chilean star had endured a nightmare spell at Old Trafford and was sidelined under manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer after a string of injuries and below-par performances.

The City manager was believed to have been keen on securing the services of the winger before former Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho he took him to Old Trafford.

‘I know him,’ said Guardiola. ‘We worked together in Barcelona – I have a special affection as a player, of course, but especially as a human being. He’s an incredible, humble guy and a fighter.

‘So now he decided to move Italy with one of the greatest teams in Europe with Inter right now, incredible manager with Antonio Conte, and I’m pretty sure they are going to do well.

‘Because I think the way Inter plays, it suits him perfectly. Playing close to (Romelu) Lukaku and in this position I think he is going to have a good period in Milan.’