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West Ham Signs Euro 2016 Winner Joao Mario on Loan From Inter Milan

The Portugal international is on his way to West Ham for the remainder of the season.
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West Ham United have officially announced the loan signing of Portugal international and Euro 2016 winner Joao Mario from Inter - naming the midfielder in their squad to face Wigan in the FA Cup this weekend. 

The Porto-born midfielder rose to prominence after breaking into the Sporting CP team ahead of the 2014/15 season. He followed that up with another strong campaign in 2015/16 and was snapped up by Inter for a fee rising to €45m after Portugal's European Championship triumph.

Mario struggled to adapt to Italian football, however, and has started only 27 Serie A games in the 18 months he has been with the Nerazzurri.

Just five of those starts have come this season. and it is therefore hoped by West Ham that a fresh start in England will help the 25-year-old rediscover his form of old.

The club's new number 18 said: “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. 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.”