Alex Telles joins Inter Milan from Galatasaray on loan with option to purchase
Alex Telles is adding his name to a long list of Brazilian full-backs who have featured at Inter Milan.
One of three players presented at the San Siro on Monday, the 22-year-old left-back joined Inter on a season-long loan from Galatasaray in a deal that includes an option to purchase.
Alex #Telles is an #Inter player! See you at San Siro http://t.co/0Wi3RQ56aB #WelcomeTelles #FCIM pic.twitter.com/HiPzDPygiQ
— F.C. Internazionale (@Inter_en) August 31, 2015
Telles, who joined Galatasaray in January 2014, made 22 Turkish Super Lig appearances last season, helping the club capture a record 20th title with his phenomenal service from the left side of the pitch.
71% - Serdar Kurtulus(73%) is the only defender with a better passing accuracy in final 3rd than Alex Telles since 14-15(min 1000 mins).Loan
— OptaCan (@OptaCan) August 31, 2015
Inter president Erick Thohir welcomed the youngster to his new club, saying: "Telles will add quality and youth to our side. He's a young, pacy full-back - a good fit for our squad - and he'll be able to lend us a big hand with his offensive and defensive ability."