Inter Milan midfielder Stefano Sensi has explained his decision to join Sampdoria on-loan.

Sensi admits Italy coach and Samp hero Roberto Mancini had a big influence.

“Let's just say that Mancini gave me that extra push," Sensi told La Gazzetta dello Sport.

“I already really wanted to come here, as a personal relaunch and due to the prestige of the club. The coach had very positive and pleasing words about me, so that was extra motivation.

"I've felt good for a while now, we all know that what I went through with injuries and relapses was not easy, but it helped me to grow and focus more on prevention, reinforcing my physique.

“These two years have been difficult, but they allowed me to realise how I need to behave in the week leading up to games."