Lokomotiv Moscow have announced the signing of Portuguese midfielder Joao Mario from Inter on an initial season-long loan deal - as the Serie A club clears the decks for the likely arrival of Alexis Sanchez from Manchester United.
The Russian Premier League side have the option to buy the 26-year-old at the end of the campaign, who has departed the San Siro with reports suggesting Chilean star Sanchez will seal his loan move to the Italian club from the Red Devils imminently.
Joao Mario joined Inter from Portuguese side Sporting ahead of the 2016-17 season and made 32 appearances across all competitions in his debut season.