Joao Mario has officially completed his transfer from Inter to West Ham United on loan without an option to buy after passing a medical.
The Portugal international had his medical tests in London on Thursday and was given the all-clear to sign the contracts.
It’s reported the Hammers are paying €1.1m for the six-month loan and will cover Joao Mario’s wages during that period.
Joao Mario could make his debut in the Premier League clash with Crystal Palace next Tuesday.
Joao Mario has officially completed his transfer from Inter to West Ham United on loan without an option to buy after passing a medical.
The Portugal international had his medical tests in London on Thursday and was given the all-clear to sign the contracts.
It’s reported the Hammers are paying €1.1m for the six-month loan and will cover Joao Mario’s wages during that period.
Joao Mario could make his debut in the Premier League clash with Crystal Palace next Tuesday.
“I am really happy to be here. It’s a really amazing experience to join this amazing team and I am just glad to be here,” Joao Mario told the official Hammers website.
“It was a fast move. I have spoken with everyone around the team and, for me, it is exciting to play in the Premier League. I spoke with the coach and for me, I am really happy to be training for an amazing coach, also.
“Jose Fonte explained to me a little more about the Club and also the song we have, I’m Forever Blowing Bubbles and that, of course, it was really important for me to join West Ham!
“It’s a really historic Club with an amazing stadium and amazing players. I am just trying to know a little bit more about the Club every day and now I have some time to know more.”
Inter bought him from Sporting CP for €40m plus bonuses in the summer of 2016, just a couple of months after he was in the Portugal side that won the European Championships.
The 25-year-old managed 47 official appearances in an Inter jersey, scoring three goals with 12 assists.