Report Stones has verbal agreement for 2-year Inter contract

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 of Manchester City brings out the 2018/2019 Premier League trophy during the After Party Celebration to mark the achievements of Manchester City men’s, women’s and academy teams during the 25/26 season at The Co-op Live Arena on May 25, 2026 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Lewis Storey/Getty Images)

The England international went into the World Cup without a contract, as his deal with Manchester City was allowed to run down on June 30 after a decade with the club.

Juventus had also made an approach and held negotiations, but Inter went back in today with an improved proposal.

Inter secure Stones agreement

ORLANDO, FLORIDA – JUNE 10: John Stones of England looks on during a international friendly against Costa Rica at Inter&Co Stadium on June 10, 2026 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images)

According to Sky Sport Italia transfer pundit Gianluca Di Marzio, Stones has this evening reached a verbal agreement with the Nerazzurri for a two-year contract.

It has wages worth €4m per season net.

The centre-back only celebrated his 32nd birthday in May and was a regular in the England side that took bronze medal in the USA, Canada and Mexico this summer.

Inter needed a defender to replace Francesco Acerbi and Matteo Darmian, who were released at the end of their contracts.

There were also some Premier League clubs interested, such as Chelsea and Arsenal, but Stones preferred a new experience after 10 years with Manchester City.