{
  "id": 2602777,
  "title": "Akanji: ‘Inter have a better squad now, Stones is a great friend’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/akanji-inter-have-a-better-squad-now-stones-is-a-great-friend",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-22T15:50:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/akanji-inter-better-squad-now-155000806.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Manuel Akanji is excited to reunite with his former Manchester City teammate, John Stones, at Inter before their season opener against Monza. Akanji describes Stones as one of his great friends. The Nerazzurri, who won the Domestic Double last season, have made significant investments this summer, signing Stones, Curtis Jones, and Djed Spence from the 2026 World Cup squad. Akanji is eager to support Stones during this transition, taking him to training sessions and introducing him to restaurants. Inter is keen to start the season with a win, hoping to have a solid squad capable of competing in the Champions League.",
  "summary": "Manuel Akanji is reunited with his former Manchester City teammate John Stones at Inter ahead of the season opener with Monza. ‘He’s one of my great friends.’It kicks off at San Siro at 17.30 UK...",
  "key_points": [
    "Manuel Akanji reunites with former Manchester City teammate John Stones at Inter.",
    "Stones described as one of Akanji's great friends.",
    "Inter strengthened squad with Stones, Jones, and Spence this summer."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}