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John Stones reaches verbal agreement with Inter Milan for two-year contract

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 6:15 PM

Last updated Jul 27, 2026

John Stones reaches verbal agreement with Inter Milan for two-year contract

Summary

John Stones has reportedly agreed to a two-year contract with Inter Milan, as confirmed by Sky Sport Italia. The defender became a free agent after his exit from Manchester City at the end of June 2026, following a decade with the club. Inter sought a replacement for released defenders Francesco Acerbi and Matteo Darmian. The contract is said to include net wages of €4 million per season. Juventus was in negotiations with Stones but Inter made a stronger offer. Stones recently celebrated his 32nd birthday and played a key role in England's bronze medal finish at the World Cup in North America this summer.

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Key Details

•Stones became a free agent after leaving Manchester City.
•Inter Milan proposed an improved contract to secure Stones.
•Contract terms reportedly include €4 million net per season.
•Stones played for England in this summer's World Cup.
•Inter is looking to fill gaps in their defense following player departures.

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6:15 PMYahoo Sports — Report Stones has verbal agreement for 2-year Inter contract

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Sky Sport Italia claim that John Stones has reached a verbal agreement with Inter for a two-year contract, after he became a free agent from Manchester City.MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – MAY 25: John Stones...
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