Player profile
John Stones
Defender · Internazionale
John Stones joined Inter Milan on a free transfer on 30 July 2026, two years after a decade at Manchester City ended when his contract expired on 1 July.
Career
He came through Barnsley, spent three and a half seasons at Everton, then joined City in 2016 and won six Premier League titles and the 2023 Champions League under Pep Guardiola. Injuries cut him to 11 Premier League starts across the last two City campaigns (The Athletic, 13 July 2026).
City confirmed in April 2026 that he would leave after ten years. He became a free agent on 1 July while still at the World Cup with England, then signed a two-year deal at Inter until 2028, reuniting with former City teammate Manuel Akanji.
How they play
A technically assured centre-back who Guardiola also used as a hybrid midfielder, stepping into midfield with the ball. Physical presence and passing range remain the selling points; availability has been the doubt.
Where they are now
He is listed in Inter’s 2026–27 squad (FotMob). Juventus, Inter and Milan had all been offered him as a free agent, with each having reservations about his injury record (The Athletic).
Bio
Club career
- Inter Milan2026
- Manchester City F.C.2016–2026
- Everton F.C.2013–2016
- Barnsley F.C.2011–2013
International career
- England men's national association football teamSince 2014Current
Youth caps: U21 (2013–2015) · U20 (2013) · U19 (2012–2013)
Honours
No honours on record yet.
Defining moments
City confirm his departure2026
A club statement in April 2026 closed a ten-year Etihad chapter: six league titles and a Champions League in the most successful era in the club’s history.
Inter on a free2026
On 30 July 2026 he joined Inter Milan on a two-year contract, days after reports of a verbal agreement and an England World Cup campaign played as a free agent.
Latest season stats (ESPN)
In our archive
- England 6–4 FranceWSubstitute · #5
Sources
- ESPN athlete profileJul 18, 2026
- WikidataJul 18, 2026
- Player photo — Bryan BerlinCC BY-SA 4.0
Read for this profile
- Wikipedia — John Stones (Inter 30 July 2026)August 28, 2026
- The Athletic — Stones, the World Cup semi-finalist who does not have a clubAugust 28, 2026
- Manchester Evening News — Stones verbally agrees Inter moveAugust 28, 2026
Profile written / last reviewed August 28, 2026.
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