Curtis Jones becomes third Englishman to join Inter Milan

MILAN: Inter Milan have added another English name to their squad, with Curtis Jones completing a move from Liverpool to the Italian champions and becoming the third Englishman to join the club this summer.

The 25-year-old midfielder has signed a contract running until 2031, bringing an end to a 16-year association with Liverpool, where he progressed through the academy before establishing himself in the first team.

Inter confirmed the transfer on Friday, describing Jones’ arrival as the start of a “new, incredible adventure” and noting that he becomes the sixth Englishman in the club’s history.

According to Italian media reports, Inter will pay around €35 million ($40.8 million) for the Liverpool academy graduate.

Jones leaves Anfield with an emotional farewell message to the club that shaped his career.

“After 16 years, it’s time to say goodbye,” Jones wrote on Instagram.

The midfielder said he had joined Liverpool as a child with the dream of playing for the club and felt fortunate to have lived that dream.

“Liverpool will be a massive part of me,” he added.

Jones now begins a completely different chapter in Serie A, joining an Inter squad that has already welcomed two other English players this summer.

Right-back Djed Spence and centre-back John Stones have also completed moves to San Siro, both signing contracts through 2031. Stones joined Inter after his Manchester City contract expired, while Spence has also made the switch to Italy.

Jones’ transfer underlines Inter’s growing interest in English talent as the club prepares for another demanding domestic and European campaign.

For the midfielder, the move represents an opportunity to experience football outside England for the first time and compete in one of Europe’s most tactical leagues.

Inter will begin their Serie A campaign against Monza on Saturday, giving Jones the chance to make an immediate impression with his new club.

After spending virtually his entire professional life at Liverpool, the midfielder now faces the challenge of adapting to a new country, language and style of football.

But with a long-term contract and the backing of the Italian champions, Jones will hope his move to Milan becomes the next defining chapter of his career.