Curtis Jones finally joined Inter Milan from Liverpool in the summer and has now opened up on key reasons behind the transfer.
The midfielder was pursued by the Nerazzurri in the January transfer window. A deal appeared close even then but Inter’s failure to move on from Davide Frattesi made sure a move never materialised.
However, Frattesi ended up joining Lazio in the summer, allowing Inter to quickly seal the move for Jones.
Liverpool earned €35m from the deal and the Englishman has spoken about the transfer and his time in Italy so far.
What he saw in the trophy room
DAZN interviewed Jones ahead of the international break and asked him about a host of questions.
The midfielder said he is proud to have been wanted by the Nerazzurri.
He said – via FCInter1908: “It makes me feel really good to know that such a great team has placed their trust in me, giving me the chance to come here and be part of the team. Because, in any case, my choice has always been Inter.”
Jones also made it clear that his primary aim at Inter is to win silverware.
“Once again, simply winning. I want to win and I want to be part of a winning team and I have great faith in the guys around me. I don’t want to be the one who just says, I want to score all the goals, I want to make all the assists.”
“Of course, I want to score, make assists, and help the team. But the quality of the players I’ve seen around me is extraordinary. I know opportunities like this will come.”
He also suggested that winning silverware is the key behind his Liverpool exit.
“I know the club’s history, the players, the great champions, and everyone who has worn this shirt. But I’ve always been a Liverpool boy, I’ve always been attached to my club and its history.”
“Then, walking into that room, I saw how much gold there was and how many trophies this club had won. It was truly crazy, incredible.”
Our take: Next few months key
Jones is currently injured but before the injury, he showed glimpses of his ability on the ball. His strengths of progressing the ball from deep were clear to see and he offers more technically than Frattesi.
That is why the next few months will be decisive for his progress in Italy. He seems to suit how the game is played in Serie A and is already becoming an important figure for the club. The next step is to show all of it on the pitch.
