Italian giants International Milan grabbed the signature of Ghanaian midfielder Edmund Hottor on transfer deadline day but had to quickly send him out on loan.

Hottor, 21, signed a five-year deal with Roberto Mancini’s men before travelling to Portugal to join Atletico Club where he will spend the rest of the season.

According to reports in the Italian media, the Ghanaian will be monitored with an eagle eye and if shows signs of improvement he will be brought back to compete for a position in the Inter Milan set-up.

Hottor has played for Virtus Lanciano, Nocerina and Veneziz all on loan.