Inter Milan have officially announced the acquisition of Curtis Jones, sealing a deal valued at roughly £30 million (about €35 million) with his former club Liverpool. Under the terms of the agreement Liverpool will receive a guaranteed sum of £25.7 million, with an additional £4.28 million contingent on performance‑related add‑ons. According to Sky Sports News, the contract also contains a 10 percent sell‑on clause that will benefit Liverpool if Inter later transfers Jones for a profit. Inter’s head coach, Andoni Iraola, admitted that he had tried to persuade Jones to stay at Anfield, but he also highlighted the potential of 19‑year‑old Trey Nyoni, suggesting that the youngster could step into a more prominent role for Liverpool this season.

The Reds have been focused on bolstering their width during this transfer window. They have already turned down two bids from Brighton for winger Yankuba Minteh, the most recent of which was reportedly worth £60 million. In addition, Liverpool have been monitoring Paris Saint‑Germain’s winger Bradley Barcola, a player the French club values at around £145 million. Tottenham Hotspur have expressed interest in Cody Gakpo, yet Liverpool have made it clear that they are not prepared to let the Dutch forward leave.

Jones entered the final year of his contract with Liverpool, and his move to Italy marks the conclusion of a 16‑year relationship with the club – a bond that began when he joined the academy at the age of nine. After making his first‑team debut in the 2018/19 season, Jones accumulated 228 appearances for Liverpool, finding the net 22 times.

He is the third England international to join Inter this window, following the arrivals of John Stones and Djed Spence, both of whom have now linked up with manager Cristian Chivu. During his time at Anfield, Jones collected an impressive haul of silverware: two Premier League crowns, two Carabao Cup trophies, a UEFA Club World Cup, an FA Cup, and a runner‑up medal from the 2022 Champions League final.

His versatility saw him feature not only in midfield but also occasionally as an emergency right‑back, especially under former manager Arne Slot, where he made 49 appearances, 34 of them in the ill‑fated 2023‑24 title defence. Rich Morgan of Sky Sports noted that Jones’ departure presents Iraola with a strategic puzzle regarding the composition of Liverpool’s midfield.

The new Liverpool boss has indicated a preference for deploying Florian Wirtz in the classic No 10 role within a 4‑2‑3‑1 system, meaning that Szoboszlai, Mac Allister and Gravenberch will now be competing for just two central midfield slots. The Basque coach will also have the option of calling upon Wataru Endo and the promising Nyoni, who has impressed during pre‑season, and he has not ruled out reinvesting the £30 million received for Jones into a suitable replacement. In his farewell statement, Jones reflected on his long association with Liverpool: "After 16 years, it's time to say goodbye.

I came here as a kid with a dream of playing for Liverpool, and I've been lucky enough to actually live that dream. This club is all I've ever known. I arrived as a youngster and I'm leaving as a man with a family of my own, which puts into perspective just how much of my life I've spent here." He continued, emphasizing the personal milestones he achieved while wearing the red shirt: "So much has happened during my time here, both on and off the pitch.

I've made my debut, won trophies, created memories I'll never forget, and I've become a dad. Having my daughter while I've been here makes it even more special because Liverpool isn't just part of my story any more, it's part of my family's story too." Jones paid tribute to the people who helped shape his career: "I want to thank everyone in the academy who believed in me and helped me get to where I am today. There are people here who have known me since I was a kid and literally watched me grow up. Thank you to every manager and coach I've worked with for trusting me, giving me opportunities and always pushing me to become better.

And a massive thank you to everyone behind the scenes – the physios, medical team, kit staff, chefs, analysts, security, media team, grounds staff and everyone else who makes this place what it is." He also expressed gratitude toward his teammates and supporters: "To all the lads I've shared a dressing room with over the years, thank you. I've played with some unbelievable players and made friendships that I know I'll have for life. Thank you to the fans that stuck by me and always supported me.

I will always be one of you." Concluding his remarks, Jones looked ahead to the next chapter: "Now it's time for a new challenge and a new chapter for me and my family, and I'm excited for what's ahead. But Liverpool will always be a massive part of me.

I came here as a kid with a dream and I'm leaving having lived it. So genuinely, to everyone who has played any part in my 16 years here, thank you.

I'll never forget it."