Inter have taken to photo sharing social media platform Instagram to share five facts about centre back Milan Skriniar.

The 25-year-old defender joined the club from fellow Serie A side Sampdoria in a player plus cash deal back in the Summer of 2017 and he has went on to cement himself as one of the top defenders in Italian football and in Europe.

This season he has made 32 appearances across all competitions to date, in which he has provided a single assist.

The club posted: “5 things you didn’t know about Milan Skriniar
1) When he gets home after a game, he struggles to sleep;
2) He made his debut when he was 17;
3) Italian football has improved him, he always keeps a high level of performance;
4) His first number in Slovakia was 3, and he also liked 17. His current choice of 37 is a mix between these two;
5) The Nerazzurri defender he looked up to was Walter Samuel, while Ronaldo is his idol.”