Stones in advanced talks to join Inter on free transfer
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- John Stones is in advanced talks with Inter Milan over a free transfer, with the Italian champions leading a race that included Chelsea and Juventus.
- Manchester City released Stones at the end of June, making the 32-year-old centre-back a free agent after nine years and 295 appearances at the club.
- Inter Milan are understood to be closing in on a two-year contract with the Premier League and Champions League winner.
- Stones joined City from Everton for £47.5m in 2016 and helped the club win six Premier League titles, the Champions League, two FA Cups, five League Cups, three Community Shields, the Club World Cup and the UEFA Super Cup.
- Stones has won 93 international caps for England and was part of the squad that finished third at the World Cup.
- City lose a decorated veteran whose exit on a free, rather than a transfer fee, closes a £47.5m chapter without a sale return.
Why it matters: Stones exits City after 295 appearances and 17 major trophies with no transfer fee, and at 32 picks a two-year Serie A deal over Premier League stays — a notable pathway for an England international with 93 caps.
