Joao Mario in Monaco talks

By Football Italia staff

Joao Mario is in advanced negotiations for a transfer to Monaco, as Inter set the price-tag at €25m.

The Portugal international midfielder is not part of Antonio Conte’s plans and his salary is also a weight on the club finances.

According to FCInter1908, Joao Mario’s agent and intermediaries were at the Nerazzurri HQ this morning to discuss a move to Monaco.

It was a long meeting and it’s believed Inter have asked for €25m, while Monaco attempt to negotiate it down.

The 26-year-old was purchased from Sporting CP for €40m in the summer of 2016 after a bidding war with rivals Milan.

Joao Mario never really made an impact at San Siro and there was a six-month loan spell at West Ham United in 2018.

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