Joao Mario said he has “grown up a great deal” since his last Inter appearance and thanked the fans after his surprise start against Lazio.

The last Nerazzurri fans saw of the Portugal international was in a 1-1 draw with Fiorentina on January 5.

He was shipped off to West Ham United on loan, then couldn’t find a club prepared to pay for him over the summer, so remained on the bench.

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Pablo Zabaleta admits he was close to joining Roma two years ago and “would enjoy an experience playing in Italy.”

The veteran defender is currently at West Ham United and sat down with Sky Sport Italia to discuss his many years with Manchester City.

“The Champions League is a very important for Manchester City, as they’ve won everything else and have so much quality at their disposal that it is a possibility,” said the 33-year-old.

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Roma purchasing Bryan Cristante was the third best transfer of the summer in Europe, according to the CIES Football Observatory, with Cristiano Ronaldo to Juventus only eighth.

The calculations worked out the ‘fair price’ as the average between the estimated cost for the most likely buyer before the transfer and the current transfer value.

The best buy of the season was by Real Madrid, who purchased Thibaut Courtois from Chelsea for €40m, whereas his transfer value is closer to €62.6m.

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Former Fiorentina and West Ham United defender Tomas Repka has been given a prison sentence for a ‘revenge porn’ attack on his ex-wife.

The Czech Republic international is now 44 years old and retired in 2012.

He played for Fiorentina from 1998 to 2001, moving on to five years at West Ham United before a return to Sparta Prague.

Repka was found guilty of posting three fake escort adverts for his ex-wife Vlad’ka Erbova and a court in Brno sentenced him to six months in prison.

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Schalke 04 are the latest club showing interest in Inter outcast Joao Mario, joining Sevilla, Real Betis and Rubin Kazan.

The Portugal international cost €40m from Sporting CP in the summer of 2016, but never settled and spent last season on loan at West Ham United.

He is not part of Luciano Spalletti’s plans and the Nerazzurri are eager to get him off their books.

Spain had seemed the more likely destination, with Sevilla and Real Betis both interested, while Rubin Kazan had also been mentioned.

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New Fiorentina signing Edimilson Fernandes admits he “had offers from England and Germany, but I think I’m more suited to Serie A.”

The Swiss international midfielder arrived on loan with option to buy for €8m from West Ham United.

“I could’ve gone elsewhere, as I had offers from England and Germany, but I think my qualities make me more suited to Serie A,” he told Le Matin newspaper.

The 22-year-old spent two years with the Hammers, managing 48 competitive appearances with one goal and one assist.

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Inter have reportedly told Joao Mario to accept a transfer or be frozen out of the squad for the next six months.

The Portugal international returned from a loan spell at West Ham United, but has no place within the Nerazzurri and himself confessed he isn’t suited to Italian football.

There has been interest from the likes of Sevilla and Real Betis, but the €30m price-tag is putting some sides off.

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West Ham United midfielder Edimilson Fernandes is undergoing his Fiorentina medical today. “I am very happy to be here.”

The Swiss international landed in Florence last night and was photographed holding up the club scarf for their social media channels.

This morning he arrived to begin his medical tests and spoke to reporters.

“Forza Viola, I am very happy to be here.”

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