ROME ¨C England center-back John Stones has joined Inter Milan on a free transfer after spending 10 years with Manchester City, the Italian champion?announced on Thursday.
The 32-year-old left City when his contract expired at the end of last month, while playing for England at the World Cup where he helped it?to a third-placed finish.
Stones has signed a two-year deal with Inter, a club statement said.
He played five times for England at the recent World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada, making his 94th international appearance in the semifinal loss to Argentina.
Stones was a key player for Manchester City during its golden era under former manager Pep Guardiola, winning six Premier League titles, three FA Cups, three League Cups and a Champions League crown with the club.
His final few seasons at the Etihad Stadium, though, were hit by injuries, and he only made nine Premier League appearances last term.
Stones could make his Inter debut when it starts its?Scudetto defense against Monza at the San Siro on Aug.?22.
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