Manchester City have confirmed the signing of John Stones from Everton for €55 million.
The 22-year-old England
international defender has signed a six-year deal which would keep him
at the Etihad Stadium until at least 2022.
The fee makes him the world's second most expensive defender behind PSG’s David Luiz.
Before the transfer was even
confirmed Stones was named in City's official Champions League squad
which published on the Uefa website.
Stones, who will wear number 24, becomes City’s eighth signing of the summer transfer window.
"Now the deal's done I'm looking forward to the next stage in my career," said Stones.
"I've obviously seen what's going on here at the Etihad, it's an ambitious club with a great manager so I can't wait to get stuck in and help achieve the goals.
"I know it will be tough getting a place in this team but I'm determined to become the best player I can be and help us to success."
Manager Pep Guardiola said: “We want to help John show his quality with us and improve on what he has already achieved.
"I like the way he plays the game and I'm looking forward to welcoming him into the squad."
The fee makes him the world's second most expensive defender behind PSG’s David Luiz.
Stones, who will wear number 24, becomes City’s eighth signing of the summer transfer window.
"Now the deal's done I'm looking forward to the next stage in my career," said Stones.
"I've obviously seen what's going on here at the Etihad, it's an ambitious club with a great manager so I can't wait to get stuck in and help achieve the goals.
"I know it will be tough getting a place in this team but I'm determined to become the best player I can be and help us to success."
Manager Pep Guardiola said: “We want to help John show his quality with us and improve on what he has already achieved.
"I like the way he plays the game and I'm looking forward to welcoming him into the squad."
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