West Ham United manager David Moyes points out Joao Mario “was at Inter for a reason” as he hails the midfielder’s impact.
The Portuguese international joined the Hammers on loan with an option to buy in January, following an inconsistent 18 months with the Nerazzurri.
“I think Joao Mario has done well since he came in,” Moyes told the club’s official website.
“I said to a friend the other day ‘tell me who’s made an impact as a signing in January for any Premier League club?’.
West Ham United manager David Moyes points out Joao Mario “was at Inter for a reason” as he hails the midfielder’s impact.
The Portuguese international joined the Hammers on loan with an option to buy in January, following an inconsistent 18 months with the Nerazzurri.
“I think Joao Mario has done well since he came in,” Moyes told the club’s official website.
“I said to a friend the other day ‘tell me who’s made an impact as a signing in January for any Premier League club?’.
“It’s not that easy to think of players who have made an impact from January. To come to the Premier League and play is not easy.
“I think Joao Mario had probably his best game for us on Saturday: he got us a really good goal, he got us the assist for the second one, so that pleased me overall. I think you’ve got to praise him for what he’s done on Saturday, especially.
“It’s not an easy thing to come into the Premier League and do something, but he’s played quite a few games and that’s helped him as well.
“It’s not an easy situation for him, but he’s experienced, he’s a Portuguese international and he was at Inter Milan [sic] for a reason and that’s because he is a good player.
“He brings a little bit of flair, he’s good on the ball, and a bit of natural talent. What goes unnoticed is that he’s actually a really hard-working boy as well.”