Homegrown Star Departs For San Siro
Curtis Jones has officially completed his move to Inter Milan, closing a 16-year association with Liverpool that began when he joined the academy at just nine years old. The deal, worth £30 million, sees Liverpool receive an initial £25.7 million plus £4.3 million in add-ons, alongside a 10 percent sell-on clause.
Notably, this transfer arrives following extensive speculation stretching back to a January loan enquiry Liverpool firmly rejected at the time. Jones entered this season in the final year of his contract, and Inter’s persistent interest eventually convinced both parties a permanent switch made sense for everyone involved.
Speaking of his departure, Jones didn’t hide the emotional weight of the decision. “Liverpool will always be a massive part of me,” he said. “I came here as a kid with a dream and I’m leaving having lived it. So genuinely, to everyone who has played any part in my 16 years here, thank you. I’ll never forget it.”
His Anfield trophy haul reads impressively for a squad player. Jones won two Premier League titles, two Carabao Cups, one FA Cup and the Club World Cup, while also finishing as a Champions League runner-up in 2022. Across 228 first-team appearances, he contributed 22 goals.
Third Englishman To Join Inter This Summer
Interestingly, Jones becomes the third England international to join Inter this transfer window, following earlier moves for John Stones and Djed Spence. That pattern reflects Cristian Chivu’s clear determination to inject fresh Premier League quality into his Serie A title-defending squad.
For Liverpool, his exit leaves Andoni Iraola facing genuine questions over midfield depth. Dominik Szoboszlai, Alexis Mac Allister and Ryan Gravenberch remain the senior options, with academy prospect Trey Nyoni potentially handed greater responsibility following an encouraging pre-season.
Jones’ departure also marks a symbolic moment for the club, ending an unbroken run of homegrown Scouse representation stretching back through Steven Gerrard and Jamie Carragher. With Trent Alexander-Arnold having left for Real Madrid last summer, according to Sky Sports, Jones was genuinely the last man standing.
Readers following Liverpool’s summer squad reshuffle can find continued coverage on KCPredict as the transfer window edges toward its close.