Inter Milan president Erick Thohir has hailed their recent additions Lukas Podolski and Xherdan Shaqiri. Inter clinched a deal for Bayern Munich midfielder Shaqiri yesterday.

"I'm happy about the fans' enthusiasm for Podolski and Shaqiri," Inter's official website quotes the President as saying.

"They're two players who I'm sure will do very well for us.

"We're trying to be the best we can be, and these players, led by a great Coach like Mancini will help us a lot.

"I extend a welcome to Shaqiri and Podolski and, as always, forza Inter!"