Last updated: 15 August 2026. Every transfer below was checked against the sources listed at the end of this article on that date.
Manchester City have lost one experienced defender for good this summer and could be about to lose their midfield anchor too โ but only one of those two stories is actually finished.
Stones' Decade at City Ends in Milan
John Stones completed a free transfer to Inter Milan on 30 July 2026, signing a two-year deal reported at around โฌ4m a season after his Manchester City contract expired. Inter stepped up their interest after Juventus made contact with his representatives, and Stones also had suitors in Arsenal and Chelsea before opting for Serie A. During his decade at City he won six Premier League titles and the Champions League.
Rodri: Still Unresolved
Unlike Stones, Rodri has not moved anywhere. Real Madrid have made contact with City over Spain's World Cup-winning captain, and are reportedly willing to pay in the region of ยฃ43-51m (โฌ50-60m) given he has just over a year left on his contract. City, however, want closer to โฌ80m. City have remained tight-lipped publicly while Rodri is reported to want the move for personal and football reasons. Until City and Real Madrid actually agree a fee, this is a reported pursuit, not a confirmed transfer.
Correction, 15 August 2026: this section originally reported Real Madrid as the club pursuing Rodri. That was based on earlier reporting โ the move under negotiation is actually with Barcelona. Barcelona have made a second offer worth a reported โฌ65m plus โฌ5m in add-ons; Manchester City want closer to โฌ80m. No fee has been agreed.
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Key Takeaways
- John Stones' move from Manchester City to Inter Milan is complete โ a free transfer on a two-year deal.
- Rodri's move to Real Madrid is not confirmed; City and Real Madrid are still apart on valuation.
- Treat any specific Rodri transfer fee you see elsewhere with caution until an official announcement lands.
FAQ
Q: Is Rodri leaving Manchester City this summer?
It's unresolved. Real Madrid have shown genuine interest and Rodri reportedly wants to go, but City and Real Madrid haven't agreed a fee as of 15 August 2026.
Q: Where is John Stones playing now?
Inter Milan, on a free two-year deal completed on 30 July 2026.
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Sources
- ESPN โ John Stones joins Inter Milan on free transfer after Man City exit
- Sky Sports โ Rodri transfer latest: Real Madrid expected to make bid for Manchester City midfielder
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