Sporting Lisbon midfielder Joao Mario has reportedly turned down the chance to join Chelsea this summer in favour of making a move to Inter Milan.
The 23-year-old played a key role in Portugal's Euro 2016 triumph and also impressed for Sporting last season - scoring seven times in 45 appearances for the Portuguese outfit.
It had been reported that Chelsea were the favourites to sign the £33m-rated midfielder, but according to The Sun, the 18-time Portugal international has decided to join Inter over the Blues.
Mario has made 75 first-team appearances for Sporting since making his first-team bow in 2011.
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Matt Law
Matt Law
