Inter Milan defender Milan Skriniar has welcomed news of Benfica striker Lisandro Lopez being on his way.

The deal is on loan for €500,000 with an option to buy at the end of the season for €9m.

“He will help a great deal and we will be even stronger with Lisandro Lopez," Skriniar told Mediaset Premium.

“We've got to start strong after the Winter break and it's a very important match against Roma, so we must prepare as best we can and believe in ourselves."