John Stones’ next club after Man City exit: Bundesliga reunion, old club return, World Cup focus
John Stones’ next club after Man City exit: Bundesliga reunion, old club return, World Cup focus – Manchester Evening News
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Long serving Manchester City defender John Stones left the Etihad Stadium at the end of this season following his contract expiring
John Stones bids a final farewell to the Manchester City supporters(Image: Lewis Storey/Getty Images)
All you need to know about John Stones’ next club after leaving Manchester City:
- John Stones left Manchester City at the end of this season after 10 years at the club. His departure was not a surprise after injuries plagued the final few seasons of his City career.
- Stones, along with Bernardo Silva and Pep Guardiola, was given a fond farewell following the 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa on the final day of the Premier League season.
- On the pitch, he paid tribute to the City fans. “I can’t express the gratitude I feel. To feel the love you have given me over ten years. It has been a dream come true,” he said. “From the bottom of my heart, from the bottom of my family’s heart, thank you so much. It has been an honour to wear the shirt, to play for this club has been a privilege. This will always be my home. I look forward to watching the games with you in the stands. Thank you for the memories and I hope we made everyone’s dreams come true.”
- After leaving City, there has been no indication that Stones is planning on retiring.
- The 32-year-old earned a call-up to Thomas Tuchel’s World Cup squad and could start alongside former City teammate Marc Guehi this summer. Read the full story here.
- But once the tournament concludes, Stones will be searching for his next club. So far, two clubs have become standout contenders for his signature.
- Bayern Munich, who are managed by Stones’ former City teammate Vincent Kompany, have been linked with a move. The Bundesliga side is home to Harry Kane who Stones knows well from their time together with England.
- A return to former club Everton has also been suggested. David Moyes’ side enjoyed a good season before slipping off towards the end to finish in mid table.
- Other rumoured destinations for Stones include a switch to Serie A with either AC Milan or Juventus and remaining in the Premier League with AFC Bournemouth.
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