Defender Stones joins Inter Milan on free transfer
England defender John Stones has joined Inter Milan on a free transfer, signing a two-year contract after leaving Manchester City when his deal expired in June. The move brings an experienced, highly decorated defender to the Italian champions as they prepare to defend their Serie A title.
Stones, 32, spent 10 years at City after arriving from Everton for £47.5m in 2016, making 295 appearances and winning six Premier League titles and the Champions League among other trophies. He has 93 England caps and was part of the squad that finished third at this summer’s World Cup; Inter begin their league campaign against promoted Monza on 22 August.
- John Stones joins Inter Milan on a two-year free transfer.
- He leaves Manchester City after 10 trophy-filled years.
- Inter begin their Serie A title defence on 22 August.
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John Stones is a 32-year-old English defender who has just joined Inter Milan, one of Europe's top football clubs. He spent ten years at Manchester City, where he won six Premier League titles and the Champions League, European football's most prestigious trophy.
Stones became a key figure at Manchester City, making nearly 300 appearances after joining from Everton in 2016. He has earned 93 caps for England and recently represented his country at the World Cup, bringing considerable international experience to Inter Milan.
Inter Milan won the Italian league title last season and Stones' arrival strengthens their squad as they prepare to defend the championship. His track record at the highest level brings proven defensive expertise to the club as they pursue further honours.