Stones in advanced talks with Inter Milan
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- John Stones is in advanced talks with Inter Milan to join the Italian club on a free transfer following his departure from Manchester City at the end of June
- Inter Milan have held positive discussions with Stones and are understood to be leading the race to sign the 32-year-old defender on a two-year contract
- Stones has attracted interest from multiple European clubs including Chelsea, Juventus, and Arsenal, but Inter are currently ahead in the pursuit
- Stones made 295 appearances for Manchester City after joining from Everton in 2016 for £47.5 million and won six Premier League titles and the Champions League
- Stones has earned 93 caps for England and was part of the squad that secured third place at the World Cup, their best finish in 60 years
Why it matters: Stones’ potential move to Inter Milan shifts a high-experience Premier League and Champions League winner into Serie A, altering Inter’s defensive depth at no transfer cost while leaving top English clubs without a proven center-back option. The deal would mark a strategic coup for Inter, leveraging their status as Serie A champions to attract elite free talent.
