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John Stones signs two‑year deal with Inter Milan FAST-MOVING

John Stones completed a free transfer from Manchester City to Inter Milan, signing a two‑year contract that runs until 30 June 2028 and is reported to be worth about €4 million per season. The 32‑year‑old defender leaves City after ten seasons, 295 appearances and 20 major trophies, and said he is “very hungry to win again” and excited to start a new chapter in Italy.

Inter’s summer programme included a pre‑season friendly against Manchester City in Hong Kong. The match ended 1‑1 after regular time, with Benjamin Pavard scoring Inter’s equaliser. The game was decided by a penalty shoot‑out, which Inter won 3‑1; goalkeeper Ivan Provedel saved a City penalty. The friendly was part of Inter’s Asian tour ahead of the Serie A season.

The club is also reported to be negotiating a €40 million transfer for Argentine defender Cristian Romero, indicating further reinforcement of the back line after the Stones signing.

Entities: Aleksandar Kolarov · Cristian Chivu · Cristian Romero · Inter Milan · John Stones · Kai Tak Stadium · Manchester City · Manuel Akanji · Nicola Savino · Serie A

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  • [● 10 SOURCES] John Stones signed a two‑year contract with Inter Milan. (John Stones signed a two‑year contract with Inter Milan.)
  • [● 5 SOURCES] Stones won 20 major trophies with Manchester City, including six Premier League titles, three FA Cups, five League Cups and the 2023 Champions League. (Stones' trophy haul at Manchester City.)
  • [● 7 SOURCES] Inter paid no transfer fee for Stones; he joined on a free transfer. (Stones moved to Inter on a free transfer.)
  • [● 3 SOURCES] Stones said he is very happy, proud and eager to help Inter win titles. (Direct quotes from his first interview with Inter media.)
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Aleksandar Kolarov will serve as Inter’s assistant coach and is a former teammate of Stones at Manchester City. (Articles mention Kolarov’s role and past connection.)
  • [● 7 SOURCES] John Stones left Manchester City after ten seasons. (John Stones left Manchester City after ten seasons.)
  • [● 7 SOURCES] Stones became the fourth English player in Inter history and the club’s first centre‑back. (Historical note on Inter signings.)
  • [● 4 SOURCES] Inter coach Cristian Chivu said John Stones will raise the level of the defence. (Comment from Inter coach.)
  • [● 6 SOURCES] Inter announced the signing on 31 July 2026. (Club announcement)
  • [● 3 SOURCES] The contract runs until 30 June 2028. (John Stones signed a two‑year deal with Inter Milan.)
  • [● 5 SOURCES] The contract is worth about €4 million per season. (existing)
  • [● 2 SOURCES] John Stones said he is “very hungry to win again”. (Player quote)

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