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Official: Joao Mario to Lokomotiv

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Official: Joao Mario to Lokomotiv

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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