Joao Mario says he has joined ‘a great club’ after officially leaving Inter for Lokomotiv Moscow.

Joao Mario moves to Lokomotiv on a season-long loan with an €18m option to buy, and he was presented by his new club on Tuesday evening.

“I’m very happy to join Lokomotiv,” remarked the midfielder.

“I know this is a great club. They’ve signed many famous and experienced players.

“I asked [Manuel] Fernandes and Eder about Lokomotiv when we played for the Portuguese national team.

Joao Mario says he has joined ‘a great club’ after officially leaving Inter for Lokomotiv Moscow.

Joao Mario moves to Lokomotiv on a season-long loan with an €18m option to buy, and he was presented by his new club on Tuesday evening.

“I’m very happy to join Lokomotiv,” remarked the midfielder.

“I know this is a great club. They’ve signed many famous and experienced players.

“I asked [Manuel] Fernandes and Eder about Lokomotiv when we played for the Portuguese national team.

“I consulted Eder before the transfer. He told me Lokomotiv were a good team with a wonderful atmosphere.

“Their participation in the Champions League is also an important factor.”

The Nerazzurri paid Sporting CP €45m for his services, just a month after he helped Portugal win Euro 2016.

However, the 26-year-old went on to make only 69 competitive appearances in three seasons, scoring four goals.

He also spent the second half of the 2017-18 campaign at Premier League outfit West Ham United.

Image credit @fclokomotiv via Twitter

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