Joao Mario ready for Inter debut

Joao Mario had his first training session with Inter and wants “to prepare in the best way for the game against Pescara.”

The midfielder was a €40m buy from Sporting CP, plus €5m bonuses, and is aiming to make his Serie A debut this weekend.

“I am very happy to be here and today was my first training session,” the 23-year-old said on Inter Channel.

Joao Mario had his first training session with Inter and wants “to prepare in the best way for the game against Pescara.”

The midfielder was a €40m buy from Sporting CP, plus €5m bonuses, and is aiming to make his Serie A debut this weekend.

“I am very happy to be here and today was my first training session,” the 23-year-old said on Inter Channel.

“Now I want to prepare in the best way for the game against Pescara. It was a positive day, my teammates are very nice and gave me a warm welcome. Now I hope to help them on the pitch.”

Inter are in need of a boost after just one point from the opening two Serie A rounds against Chievo and Palermo.

“Italian football is very competitive, so we’ve got a lot of work to do, but together we can achieve our objectives.

“I want to send a message to the fans, asking them to stay close and support us. We need their help.”