FC Internazionale have confirmed the signing of Valencia defender Joao Cancelo on a loan deal with option to make permanent.
Cancelo, who plays predominantly as a right-back, made 91 appearances and scored four goals in all competitions in his time at the Mestalla.
The official statement on inter.it reads: “João Pedro Cavaco Cancelo is a new Inter player. The Portuguese moves to the club on loan until 30th June 2018 with an option to make the deal permanent.
“Welcome to Milan João and best of luck for this new experience with the Nerazzurri!”
The 23-year-old has represented Portugal at every youth level from U16 to U21, appearing the U21 European Championships in both 2015 and 2017. His senior debut came in September 2016 in a friendly against Gibraltar in which he scored a goal on debut.
