Chivu hails Baresi, backs Stones to boost Inter

Inter's coach paid tribute to Franco Baresi and praised new signing John Stones ahead of the Manchester City friendly.

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What happened. Cristian Chivu opened his press conference in Hong Kong by sending condolences to Franco Baresi's family, calling him 'a great icon', and praised new signing John Stones for raising Inter's defensive level.

• Chivu described Baresi as a great icon of football.
• He said Stones brings quality, personality, and charisma.
• Chivu backed Enzo Maresca as the right man for City.

“Everyone who loves football has lost a great icon of this sport.”

— Cristian Chivu

Inter face Manchester City on Saturday, with both teams still building fitness after pre-season camps.

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