Jones bids farewell to Liverpool after 16 years—joins Inter Milan

Sixteen years after walking through the doors as a wide‑eyed kid, Jones has closed the book on his Liverpool story and signed a £30 million deal with Inter Milan, according to Sky Sports. The move ends a lifelong bond with his boyhood club and opens a new chapter in Serie A.

He chose to say goodbye in his own words. On Instagram, Jones posted a long, emotional message to the Liverpool supporters who watched him grow up.

“After 16 years, it’s time to say goodbye,” he wrote. “I came here as a kid with a dream of playing for Liverpool, and I’ve been lucky enough to actually live that dream. This club is all I’ve ever known. I came here as a kid and I’m leaving as a man with a family of my own, which probably puts into perspective just how much of my life I’ve spent here.”

Those years were packed. Jones made 228 senior appearances for Liverpool, scored 22 goals and collected six major trophies, among them two Premier League titles. He didn’t just win medals; he built a life around the club.

He made that clear as his message rolled on.

“So much has happened during my time here, both on and off the pitch. I’ve made my debut, won trophies, made memories I’ll never forget, and I’ve become a dad. Having my daughter while I’ve been here makes it even more special, because Liverpool isn’t just part of my story anymore, it’s part of my family’s story too.

“I want to thank everyone in the academy who believed in me and helped me get to where I am today. There are people here who have known me since I was a kid and literally watched me grow up.”

The final year was not the fairytale ending he might have imagined. Under former manager Arne Slot, game time and influence faded, and frustration crept in. But there was no bitterness in his farewell, only gratitude.

“Thank you to every manager and coach I’ve worked with for trusting me, giving me opportunities, and always pushing me to become better,” he said. “And a massive thank you to everyone behind the scenes – the physios, medical team, kit staff, chefs, analysts, security, media team, grounds staff, and everyone else who makes this place what it is.

“To all the lads I’ve shared a dressing room with over the years, thank you. I’ve played with some unbelievable players and made friendships that I know I’ll have for life.”

Then came the line every player leaving Anfield eventually has to face: the address to the Kop.

“Thank you to the fans that stuck by me and always supported me. I will always be one of you. Now it’s time for a new challenge and a new chapter for me and my family, and I’m excited for what’s ahead. But Liverpool will always be a massive part of me.

“I came here as a kid with a dream, and I’m leaving having lived it. So genuinely, to everyone who has played any part in my 16 years here, thank you. I’ll never forget it. YNWA.”

A boyhood dream fulfilled, a career at Anfield complete, and now a leap into the unknown in Milan. The question is no longer what Jones meant to Liverpool, but what he can become in Inter’s colours.