Stones, Spence And Jones Reshape Squad
Inter Milan’s summer rebuild has produced a genuinely striking transformation. Three England internationals, John Stones, Djed Spence and increasingly Curtis Jones, now feature prominently in Cristian Chivu’s new-look squad, marking a historic shift for a club that had signed just three Englishmen across its entire history before this window.
Notably, Stones arrived first, joining as a free agent following his decade-long stint at Manchester City. Chivu wasted little time integrating him, and Stones marked his Inter debut in style, scoring the winning goal in a 1-0 pre-season victory over Real Betis. “It’s the perfect way for him to begin his new adventure with Inter,” the club noted following the match.
Spence followed shortly after, completing a £30 million move from Tottenham Hotspur on a five-year contract. His England breakthrough at this summer’s World Cup, where he impressed even skeptical British media, ultimately convinced Inter to prioritise him as Denzel Dumfries’ long-term replacement at wing-back.
Jones Pursuit Continues Amid Squad Rules
Curtis Jones now represents the potential third piece of this English trio. Reports suggest Liverpool remain prepared to sell the midfielder to Inter for around €35 million, with negotiations continuing as the transfer window edges toward its close.
Interestingly, fielding three English players simultaneously required careful navigation of Italy’s non-EU squad regulations, given England’s post-Brexit status outside the European Union. However, Italian outlet La Gazzetta dello Sport confirmed Inter face no obstacles registering all three, since Spence and Jones haven’t yet filled the club’s remaining non-EU slots this season.
Chivu has been vocal throughout the summer about wanting proven winning experience within his backline, and both Stones and Spence fit that description closely. Together with Manuel Akanji, Inter’s defensive department now carries considerable Premier League pedigree heading into their Serie A title defence.
For Chivu, according to Inter’s official website, this English influx represents genuine ambition as the Nerazzurri prepare to open their season at home against newly promoted Monza on August 22.
Readers following Inter Milan’s summer transfer business can find continued coverage on KCPredict as the new Serie A season begins.