Inter owned Valentino Lazaro has taken to photo sharing social media platform Instagram to encourage people to stay safe amid the global Coronavirus pandemic.

The 23-year-old Austrian defender is currently out on loan at Premier League side Newcastle United, who have an option to buy him at the end of the season for €23.5 million.

Lazaro joined Inter in a circa €20 million deal from Bundesliga side Hertha Berlin this past Summer and made 11 appearances across all competitions before being loaned out.

“It’s a difficult situation for all of us but I think it is the right decision to not continue playing right now. We have a responsibility for ourselves and everybody else. Take care & stay safe,” he posted.