Inter Milan in advanced talks to sign John Stones on free transfer
The 32-year-old centre-half becomes a free agent following the expiration of his Manchester City contract, with Inter understood to be negotiating a two-year deal.
Inter Milan are in advanced talks with England defender John Stones regarding a potential free transfer to the Italian club, according to reports from BBC Sport. The 32-year-old centre-half became a free agent in June after his contract with Manchester City expired, ending a tenure that began with his move from Everton in 2016 for a fee of £47.5 million.
The Serie A champions are understood to be leading the race to secure the player’s signature on a two-year deal. This position places them ahead of significant interest from other European clubs, specifically Chelsea and Juventus, who have also pursued the defender since his departure from the Premier League.
Stones leaves Manchester City with a substantial record of achievement. During his time at the club, he made 295 appearances and contributed to a trophy cabinet that includes 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.
On the international stage, the former Barnsley defender has earned 93 caps for England. He was part of the national squad that secured third place at the recent World Cup, where his City contract expired while he was representing his country.
While discussions with Inter are described as positive and advanced, a formal agreement has not yet been confirmed. Specific financial terms of the proposed contract, including salary details, have not been disclosed in the source material.
