Chivu honors Baresi and welcomes Stones at Inter ahead of friendly
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 12:05 PM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
Cristian Chivu paid tribute to Franco Baresi before Inter's pre-season friendly against Manchester City on July 31. Speaking in Hong Kong, Chivu called Baresi a 'great icon' of football following the defender's passing. Chivu also praised newcomer John Stones, stating he will elevate Inter's defense. The squad continues to develop, seeking further improvements before the season starts. The match takes place at the Kai Tak Stadium as both teams prepare for the upcoming campaign.
- •Cristian Chivu leads tributes to Franco Baresi before the match.
- •Match against Manchester City is scheduled for July 31 in Hong Kong.
- •John Stones joins Inter on a free transfer, boosting the defense.
- •Chivu calls for patience as the squad is still a work in progress.
- •Inter assessing further opportunities for reinforcements.
- 12:05 PMYahoo Sports — Chivu salutes Baresi and backs Stones to ‘raise the level’ at Inter
"Cristian Chivu led the tributes to Franco Baresi on the eve of Inter’s pre-season friendly against Manchester City, hailing the late Milan great as “a great icon” of the game.According to Inter�...
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