HERE WE GO: Curtis Jones deal agreed!

The wait is over. Liverpool’s Curtis Jones is set for his Inter medical after Marotta and Liverpool reached a €35 million verbal agreement.

The Deadline Day Masterclass

The "Here We Go" has finally sounded for the man Cristian Chivu has been demanding all summer. According to Fabrizio Romano, Inter have reached a final verbal agreement with Liverpool for a package fee totaling €35 million. It is a deal that represents a massive statement of intent from Oaktree and Marotta, shoring up a midfield that was starting to look thin after Frattesi’s departure. Medical examinations are currently being planned in Milan, with all parties hoping for a smooth process to avoid any late-summer "ansia" before the official signing at Viale della Liberazione.

Cracking the Code: The Jones Ledger

The financial mechanics of this deal are as impressive as the player’s technical profile. According to reports from financial trackers, the deal consists of €32 million guaranteed plus €4 million in performance-related bonuses. Jones has committed to a long-term future in Milan, with a contract extending until 2031. He is set to earn €3.5 million net annually, which translates to roughly €6.48 million gross. When you factor in the five-year amortization of his transfer fee (€6.4 million annually), the total budget impact for the 2026/27 season sits at approximately €12.48 million.

The Frattesi Comparison

Interestingly, the financial footprint of this move is nearly identical to the one left by Davide Frattesi, whose annual amortization was roughly €11.7 million. For a marginal increase in cost, Marotta has secured a player with Champions League pedigree and the press-resistant qualities Chivu needs for his tactical evolution. By shipping out fringe earners and leveraging resale clauses, the management has effectively "swapped" Frattesi for Jones without breaking the strict €200m squad cost limit imposed by ownership.

The ForzaIM Take

This is the final Infinity Stone for Chivu’s gauntlet. Getting a player of Jones' quality for a total annual impact of just over €12m is a legendary bit of accounting from Marotta. He’s technically gifted, high-energy, and specifically requested by the coach. If the medical goes off without a hitch, we’ve just secured the starting engine of our midfield for the next five years. Welcome to Milano, Curtis—now go earn those two stars.

With Curtis Jones officially on his way, where does this Inter midfield rank compared to Europe's elite in the Champions League?

Forza Inter sempre!