In Manchester, Stones experienced what every professional dreams of. He won 6 English championships, the 2023 Champions League, 2 FA Cups, 5 League Cups, 3 Community Shields, the Club World Cup and the UEFA Super Cup, becoming one of the most reliable defenders of his generation. His ability to start the game from the defense, his composure under pressure and his tactical intelligence turned him into an ideal exponent of Guardiola's philosophy.

However, in recent years, constant injuries have significantly limited his playing time. Last season in the Premier League ended with just 9 appearances, which effectively heralded the end of a great partnership. Despite the difficulties, Stones never lost his place in the England national team, with which he completed 94 appearances (including the semi-final against Argentina 1-2). He played a total of five matches in the 23rd World Cup. He contributed a lot to the path to third place, proving that he still belongs at the highest level.

Former Barnsley defender Stones made 295 appearances for City, scoring 19 goals, after being transferred from Everton for 47.5 million pounds in 2016.

Inter, champions of Italy for the 21st time in their history, are investing in the experience and personality of the England international. Stones is expected to compete for a place in the center of defense, but above all to transfer to the locker room the winning mentality he acquired during the years of absolute dominance of City.

This may not be the most noisy transfer of the summer. But it may turn out to be one of the most meaningful. Because great teams are built not only with talent, but also with footballers who know how to conquer the peaks. And John Stones has spent most of his career living exactly there.