Andoni Iraola confirms Curtis Jones departure to Inter Milan for £30 million
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 3:55 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Andoni Iraola has confirmed that Curtis Jones will leave Liverpool for Inter Milan in a £30 million deal. The transfer marks a significant change for Liverpool, losing a player who has been crucial in linking the academy to the first team. Iraola acknowledged Jones' talent and the inevitability of the move after their discussions. As Jones exits, Cody Gakpo's role in the team is expected to increase amid ongoing transfer plans, with Liverpool still looking to strengthen their squad ahead of the September 1 deadline.
- •Curtis Jones departs Liverpool for Inter Milan for £30 million.
- •Iraola cites Jones' quality and need for a new challenge.
- •Cody Gakpo's significance in the squad is increasing.
- •Liverpool plans to add more players before the transfer deadline.
- •First Premier League match for Iraola is against Newcastle.
- 3:55 PMYahoo Sports — Andoni Iraola Breaks Silence on Curtis Jones Departure
"Andoni Iraola Confirms Curtis Jones Exit as Cody Gakpo Stays Central to Liverpool PlansLiverpool’s summer is beginning to take on the shape of a careful reordering. At one end, there is a departure ...
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