In a question and answer session which he held on his official Instagram profile earlier on today, Inter owned midfielder Joao Mario has shared his dream to play in La Liga during his career.

The Portuguese national team player, who joined Inter in the Summer of 2016 from Portugese powerhouses Sporting, is currently out on loan at Lokomotiv Moscow and firstly discussed how it felt to be part of the 2016 European Championship winning side.

“Winning the tournament was incredible. It is an honour that will last a lifetime and I believe I am part of the history of Portugal due to winning this,” he began.

He then reflected on what it was like for him the first time he received a call-up to the national team.

“I phoned my mum and brother Wilson because it was something I dreamed of, which I always wanted and the first thing I did was call them. They got so excited because it was a really special moment.”

Joao Mario proceeded to discuss which player he looked up to when he was growing up and why.

“Zidane was the first person I looked up to. He was very elegant on the pitch and inspired me a lot. The second player is Cristiano Ronaldo because when I arrived at Sporting Lisbon, the year he went to Manchester United, he was an example for all the young people who wanted to follow him. He was a great inspiration for me as a young athlete.”

He then discussed what his favourite system to play in is.

“I like 4-3-3 because when I was playing in the youth team it was the most used tactic. It is the system that I am most comfortable in and the central midfielder position is where I think I can play my best football.”

He then went on to discuss the favourite game he has played in during his career.

“The 2016 European Championship final was a special game, it lasted 120 minutes and was a battle between two of the best national football teams. Without a doubt, I say that match, it is the game in which I had the most fun.”

Next Joao Mario revealed he wishes to play in La Liga in the future when asked if there is any leagues he would like to play in.

“Apart from the ones I have played in, I think the Spanish La Liga would be perfect for my style and I’m sure I would have a lot of fun in a championship where good football is played. Perhaps you could say it’s a dream of mine that is not yet a reality.”

The 27-year-old then spoke on something he thinks he can improve upon.

“Day after day I try to improve my finishing, it is very important in modern football. It takes hard work, I know, but I will try to improve little by little and now I am taking great care. In recent years I have felt more and more confident.”

In conclusion, he discussed what it is like to train alongside Cristiano Ronaldo with the national team.

“When you train with him, you understand why he is at the level that he is. His performances, his training, his attention to food and his mentality make the difference.”