Worst kept secret: Manchester City sign England defender John Stones from Premier League rivals Everton
The centre back has signed a six-year contract after a fee of reportedly £47.5 million (HK$478m)was agreed
Manchester City have confirmed the signing of England centre back John Stones from Everton on a six-year contract.
British media reported that City paid 47.5 million (HK$478m) for the 22-year-old.
News that the deal was close had emerged earlier after Stones was included in City’s squad for their Champions League play-off against Steaua Bucharest on UEFA’s official website.
Stones, who joined Everton from Barnsley in 2013 for £3m, becomes the world’s second most expensive defender after Brazilian David Luiz, who moved from Chelsea to Paris St Germain for £50m in 2014.
“I’m absolutely delighted to sign for City and now the deal’s done I’m looking forward to the next stage in my career,” said Stones.