Inter Milan reached an agreement with English defender John Stones to join the team during the current summer transfer period, according to what was revealed by reliable Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio.
According to the report, Stones gave his final approval to embark on a new experience in the Italian League, to join Inter in a free transfer deal after the end of his contract with Manchester City, after the curtain came down on his career with the English club this summer.
Di Marzio indicated that The English international defender will sign a two-season contract with the Nerazzurri, with an annual net salary estimated at approximately 4 million euros.
The contract with Stones is an important step for the Inter Milan management, which is seeking to strengthen its back line with a player who has great experience at the local and continental levels, after he spent successful years with Manchester City during which he won many titles and championships.
This deal comes at a time when uncertainty surrounds the future of the Italian defender Alessandro. Bastoni, who is receiving interest from a number of major European clubs, led by Real Madrid, prompted Inter to move early to secure a replacement with the necessary quality and experience.