Inter Milan announce loan signing of Monaco forward Keita Balde

Inter Milan have completed the season-long loan signing of Monaco forward Keita Balde.

The 23-year-old only arrived at Stade Louis II last summer, and the attacker went on to contribute eight goals in 23 appearances in Ligue 1.

However, Balde has retained admirers back in Italy after a successful period with Lazio, and Inter have moved to bring in the Senegal international for the upcoming campaign.

The Serie A side have also revealed that they have the option to turn the transfer into a permanent deal at the end of the season.

Balde scored 26 goals from 56 starts and 54 substitute outings during his previous stint with Lazio.