Stones will need to be managed carefully: Chivu has a specific task

Inter has completed the John Stones deal, who arrived on a free transfer after his contract with Manchester City expired. The Englishman brings a winning mentality and experience, qualities that convinced the club to gift him to Cristian Chivu. Chivu will have the task of managing him with particular attention to his physical condition.

The recent history of Stones calls for caution: in the last two seasons with the Citizens, he was sidelined for 252 days due to various physical problems. Careful management therefore becomes a priority to ensure consistent performance from the English defender.

According to Corriere dello Sport, the defensive department will only see further additions in the event of departures. The situation to monitor is that of Benjamin Pavard: should the Frenchman leave Milan, Inter will move for a high-level replacement. Otherwise, with the arrival of Stones, the defensive unit can be considered complete.