Curtis Jones Opens Up on Inter Milan Move After £30m Liverpool Exit

Curtis Jones has offered fresh detail on why he chose to leave Liverpool for Inter Milan this summer, with the midfielder making clear that the project presented to him in Italy played a decisive role in the move.

The 25-year-old academy graduate ended a 16-year association with Liverpool when he completed a £30m transfer to the Serie A side. Having joined the club at the age of nine, Jones departed with 228 senior appearances and 22 goals to his name, closing a significant chapter in his career and beginning a new one in Milan.

In explaining the thinking behind the decision, Jones pointed directly to Inter head coach Cristian Chivu and the conversations between the pair before the switch was completed. He said: “There’s a reason I came here: the phone calls we had, how the team plays, his tactical ideas, and how he works every single day.

“It’s the small things he says, things that might seem minor but end up having a massive impact. Plus, he has immense experience and played at the highest level himself. He’s managed the squad brilliantly. He’s ‘one of us,’ and to me, that’s fundamental.”

Inter Milan Start Gives Jones Early Encouragement

There has already been encouragement for Jones in the opening phase of his Inter Milan career. After a brief appearance in the narrow victory over Cagliari, he was introduced at half-time against Napoli and played his part as Inter recovered from 2-0 down to secure a dramatic win. That result left them second in the early Serie A standings and added to the positive mood around his arrival.

Jones has also underlined how quickly he has settled into his new surroundings, pointing to the reception he has received from both team-mates and staff. He said: “I just feel at home with the lads. Since the first day, they’ve been unbelievable and so I can just be myself.

“Of course I’ve got a point to prove but I know that if I’m just myself, the lads will like me, the staff and the fans as well.”

Serie A Challenge Appeals to Former Liverpool Midfielder

The midfielder has also spoken positively about the competitive and tactical demands of Italian football, pushing back on a long-running perception around Serie A. Following Inter Milan’s comeback against Napoli, Jones made the point that the division offers far more than many outside Italy assume. He said: “Some people say Serie A is boring and the Premier League isn’t, but you didn’t see that today.

“There are great coaches here and so much tactics. Today was a beautiful match with plenty of chances, and the coach made several tactical adjustments that helped us win. Italian teams never surrender, it was a real spectacle.”

That tactical aspect appears to have been central to his thinking all along. Those close to the situation would view the move as one driven by football reasons, regular opportunity and a clear sense of how Jones fits into Inter’s structure.

Liverpool Summer Changes Continue After Jones Departure

Jones’ exit formed part of a wider summer reshaping at Liverpool ahead of a new era under Andoni Iraola. The midfielder was among the most notable departures, while Harvey Elliott moved to Valencia on loan. Inter Milan, meanwhile, will hand Jones another major test in midweek when their Champions League campaign begins against Real Madrid.

For Jones, the early signs are promising. The fit looks strong, the message from his new manager was evidently persuasive, and Inter Milan believe they have signed a player entering an important stage of his career. Further reporting on the move can be found here.