TransferFootball ItaliaUnverified source· 16 Aug 2026
Stones proud after Inter move, scores first goal
John Stones left Manchester City for Inter and already found the net in a friendly win.


J. Stones
player
Player
John Stones
From
Manchester City
To
Inter
Contract
Two-year deal
What happened. John Stones joined Inter as a free agent after his Manchester City contract expired, signing a two-year deal and scoring his first goal in a friendly against Real Betis.
- Scored the winner in a 1-0 friendly victory over Real Betis.
- Left Manchester City after a 10-year spell in the Premier League.
- Reunited with former teammate Manuel Akanji at Inter.
“I’m proud to be part of it. We want to write new chapters in the club’s history.”
— John Stones
Stones is excited for the Serie A challenge and aims to help Inter win more trophies.
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