"I Wanted This For A While": Curtis Jones' First Words As A Nerazzurro

"I'm a Scouse kid who wanted the next step." Curtis Jones opens up about his Inter move, the "twelfth man" at San Siro, and his tactical versatility under Chivu.

The Scouse Kid Becomes a New Man in Milano

The wait is over. The €30—35m deal is sealed, and Curtis Jones has officially stepped into the Inter trophy room. Speaking in his official presentation interview, the Englishman didn't hide the weight of leaving Merseyside. "I'm a Scouse kid who came all the way through," Jones admitted, reflecting on his 16 years at Liverpool. "I'm at a point now where I want to take the next step, and I think that this is the perfect club."

Seduced by the San Siro Passion

It wasn't just the history or the gold on the walls that brought Jones to Italy. He revealed that his decision was cemented the moment he stepped onto the pitch against Inter. "A big thing was actually, I played against them, and the passion that I felt off the fans towards the team," Jones explained. Even as an opponent, he felt the connection. "I was out there, I could hear them whispering... I wished that they backed me as well. I felt the connection, so hopefully, I can come here and make a connection as well with these fans."

The "English Inter" and Chivu’s Foundation

Jones joins fellow countrymen John Stones and Djed Spence, creating a formidable British core under Cristian Chivu. While he hasn't spoken to them yet, he sees their presence as a seal of quality. "It says enough that lads like them are joining teams like this," he noted. Beyond the names, it's the "togetherness" that impressed him. "I feel that the hunger is there... you've got the backing of the fans, they're like the twelfth man out there." For Jones, the foundation laid by Chivu is ready for the boost he plans to provide.

Tactical Utility: From Wing to Box

Known for his technical elegance, Jones made it clear he is ready to be Chivu’s Swiss Army knife. "I've adapted my game over the years," he said during the interview. "I can play all over the pitch. The main thing is, I want to score goals, I want to assist, and I want to do whatever is going to help this team win." Whether deployed as a progressive interior or a wide option to relieve the wing-backs, the goal remains the same: "I want to come in that team and try and give them a boost."

A New Life with the Inter Family

For Jones, the move is a family affair. He spoke warmly about his wife and little girl being part of this Italian adventure. "They're a big part of my life... my wife especially is obviously excited," he said, emphasizing that his happiness on the pitch is tied to his family’s joy in Milano. His closing message to the Interisti was a promise: "Be excited. I'm coming over here, I want to excite you, I want to put a smile on your face, and I'll give everything to take this team to the next step."

The ForzaIM Take

This isn't your typical "I'm happy to be here" PR fluff. You can hear the genuine hunger in Curtis's voice. He knows he’s following a path blazed by legends, and his respect for the fans—those "whispers" at San Siro—shows he already understands the soul of this club. Marotta has done it again: he took a player who felt like an outsider and gave him a home where he can be the protagonist. If he brings half the passion he promised, the Scudetto is just the beginning.

Where do you want to see Curtis Jones in Chivu’s 3-5-2? As a replacement for Mkhitaryan or providing width on the flanks?

Forza Inter sempre! Forza Curtis!

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