Stones’ start to life in Milan has been somewhat disrupted by fitness concerns, which has prevented him from establishing a consistent run in the starting eleven, restricting him to just three Serie A appearances and one Champions League outing so far this season. He is currently on the treatment table following a muscle injury sustained during the clash against Udinese, an absence that was felt as Inter struggled defensively in their recent 2-2 draw against Roma.
‘I always give 100 per cent, I’m competitive, I love winning and I leave everything on the pitch,’ Stones noted, highlighting the mentality he brings to the Italian capital. ‘I think I’ve grown a lot as a person and as a player. I had so much success and built so many friendships and memories at City. When I scored for Inter in a friendly it felt almost unreal. I was really happy, it was a special day.’