Inter owned midfielder Joao Mario, who is currently on loan with Russian side Lokomotiv Moscow, discussed his experiences with the Nerazzurri and his Portugal teammate Joao Felix in an interview in today’s paper edition of the Spanish newspaper Mundo Deportivo.
The 27-year-old Portuguese international midfielder began by discussing his experience at Inter.
“At Inter I didn’t feel weighted down by the high amount invested in me as the club, both as a club and as a team, had other problems to think about.”
The former Sporting man then discussed how compatriot Joao Felix has been doing at Atletico Madrid.
“Atletico are one of those teams that, seen from the outside, work very well, as if they were an Italian team playing in Spain. The change from an offensive game like Benfica to them has made itself felt, even more so considering the pressure for the price paid.
“It’s not easy in terms of adaptation, but it doesn’t have to weigh in when you’re on the field. Although Felix is not guilty of the amount paid, he always ends up feeling it.”
Mario has made 15 appearances across all competitions so far this season for Lokomotiv Moscow, for a total of 1287 minutes. In that time, he has scored one goal and provided four assists. He has missed seven games due to a fractured toe.
The Portuguese midfielder is one of many players that Inter have out of loan this season. The Nerazzurri are hoping to cash in on Mario, as well as the others like Argentine striker Mauro Icardi, in order to fund their summer transfer operations.
The Russian side are considering making the move for Mario permanent but are attempting to negotiate for a lower price.
