Inter Milan news
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The gist
Inter Milan signed Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones for £30m on a five-year deal. The Italian champions bolster their midfield as they start their Serie A title defense.
Background
Inter Milan, reigning Serie A champions, have been active in the summer transfer window, strengthening their squad after winning a domestic double last season. The club has already brought in defenders John Stones and Djed Spence, and now adds Curtis Jones to their midfield. They begin their Serie A campaign at home against Monza, looking to win a third league title in four seasons.
How it unfolded
- Jun 2026Liverpool rejected a verbal offer of 25m euros (£21.7m) from Inter for Curtis Jones.
- Aug 19, 2026BBC reported Inter were closing in on a £30m deal for Jones, with verbal agreement in place.
- Aug 20, 2026Inter agreed a £30m (€35m) deal with Liverpool; Jones arrived in Milan for a medical.
- Aug 21, 2026Inter officially announced the signing of Jones on a five-year contract, with add-ons up to €5m.
- Aug 22, 2026Inter begin their Serie A campaign against Monza at San Siro.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- Inter head coach Cristian Chivu said Jones brings 'very specific qualities' and showed 'complete commitment' to joining.
- Analysts
- Analysts see the signing as astute business, addressing midfield needs without breaking the bank.
Still unverified
Reports vary on the exact add-on amount: ESPN says €5m, Liverpool Offside says £4.3m, AP says €5m. The 10% sell-on clause is reported by multiple sources but not officially confirmed.