Curtis Jones has completed a permanent move from Liverpool to Inter Milan in a £30m deal, bringing an end to a 16-year association with the club he joined at age nine. The 25-year-old midfielder leaves Anfield after making 228 appearances and scoring 22 goals, with Liverpool confirming the transfer in the current window.
For Liverpool, this is another notable change to a squad that has already seen plenty of movement in the market. Arne Slot has used Jones 49 times, and the midfielder was often deployed at right-back during his spell under the new manager. That versatility made him a useful option, but his departure now creates another gap for a team that had been trying to reinforce wide areas during the window.
What Inter Milan agreed to pay
Inter Milan are set to pay £30m for Jones, which is the headline figure in the deal. The agreement was also described as €35m, with Liverpool expected to receive £25.7m up front and a further £4.28m in add-ons. The structure includes 10 per cent terms tied to the move, adding another layer to what is a significant sale for Liverpool.
The transfer also fits a busy window for Inter Milan, who had already completed moves for John Stones and Djed Spence before landing Jones. For Inter, the signing adds another proven English midfielder to Cristian Chivu's group, while giving Jones a fresh start in Italy after a long run at Liverpool.
What Jones achieved at Liverpool
Jones leaves with a strong set of achievements behind him. He won two Premier League titles and two Carabao Cups, and he also finished as a Champions League runner-up in 2022. Those milestones underline how much success he experienced during his time at Liverpool, even if he was never always an automatic starter.
Jones reflected on the move with a farewell message that summed up the length and importance of his stay. After 16 years, he said, it was time to say goodbye, adding that he arrived as a kid with a dream of playing for Liverpool and was lucky enough to live that dream. Now the focus shifts to how Liverpool reshuffle their options, and how Inter Milan use their new arrival going forward.
