Curtis Jones is officially an Inter player after completing a permanent transfer from Liverpool, signing a contract with the club that runs through June 30, 2031, according to official club announcements. The English midfielder, born in 2001, leaves his boyhood club for the first time in his career to begin a new chapter in Serie A.
A Permanent Move to Milan
According to official statements released by Inter, the deal brings the versatile midfielder to San Siro on a permanent basis. Jones underwent medical examinations at the CONI facilities in Rome before finalizing the long-term agreement tying him to the Nerazzurri for the next several seasons. The 2001-born player arrives with significant Premier League and Champions League experience accumulated during his tenure on Merseyside.
Roots in Toxteth and the Liverpool Academy
Born in the Toxteth district of Liverpool on January 30, 2001, Jones grew up immersed in the football culture of the city. According to club historical overviews, he rejected interest from both Manchester United and Manchester City as a youngster, choosing instead to enter the Liverpool youth academy at age six. His progression through the ranks saw him feature for the Under-23 side at just 16 years old before breaking into the senior setup under former manager Jürgen Klopp.
The turning point in his youth development arrived when club legend Steven Gerrard took charge of the Liverpool Under-18 squad during the 2017-18 season, serving as a vital mentor. Jones officially debuted for the Reds’ senior team on January 7, 2019, in an FA Cup fixture against Wolverhampton Wanderers. A year later, on January 5, 2020, he scored his first professional goal—a decisive strike in the Merseyside derby against Everton in the FA Cup.
A Versatile Midfield Career at Anfield
Over eight senior seasons with Liverpool, Jones made 228 appearances and scored 22 goals across all competitions. His trophy haul with the English club includes two Premier League titles, an FA Cup, two League Cups, a Community Shield, and the FIFA Club World Cup in 2019. Known for his technical skill, close control, and ability to operate across multiple positions in the center of the pitch, Jones established himself as a reliable option under both Klopp and subsequent manager Arne Slot.
In 2025, he reached a milestone by becoming the youngest midfielder to log 200 appearances for Liverpool since his former mentor, Gerrard. On the international stage, Jones won the UEFA European Under-21 Championship with England in 2023, earning a spot in the team of the tournament. He subsequently made his senior international debut in 2024, scoring on his first appearance in a UEFA Nations League match against Greece.
Historical Context in Milan
By moving to Italy, Jones departs English football for the first time in his career. He joins fellow countrymen John Stones and Djed Spence in Serie A, while becoming only the sixth English player in Inter’s history. The transfer provides the Nerazzurri with a tactically flexible midfielder capable of dictating tempo and contributing in tight spaces as the club targets domestic and European success.
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