John Stones to leave Manchester City this summer
An elegant, ball-playing centre-back affectionately nicknamed the ‘Barnsley Beckenbauer’, the early a part of Stones’ profession was blighted by particular person errors, however he settled in to play a significant half in City’s success underneath Guardiola.
Silva stated this season that Stones is a “special player” and it’s “not a coincidence” that the group performs higher “when John is fit.”
Stones performed in 73% of video games for City throughout his first season on the membership, however that has dropped down to 30% this time period due to muscular points together with thigh and calf issues.
He has managed solely 16 appearances in all competitions for the membership this season, however captained the facet into the FA Cup ultimate with victory over Southampton on Sunday.
According to Opta, Stones has missed 737 days and 295 matches by damage or not being chosen throughout his decline at City, with 32 separate points holding him out of motion.
This season he has featured in solely 353 minutes of Premier League motion, having performed solely 545 top-flight minutes final time period.
Guardiola stated this month: “I cannot judge his performance because he has been a little bit out.
“I haven’t got doubts with John. When he reaches his degree, he’s a high central defender.
“I only want [him] fit and, unfortunately, like last season, a lot of the time it is not possible. He is a lovely, incredible team-mate, but we will see what happens.”
Starting with Monday’s journey to Stones’ former facet Everton, City face a spell of six video games in 21 days as they appear to finish the season by claiming a home treble.
Reports in Spain stated this week he’s prepared to take pay lower to be part of Barcelona, whereas former membership Everton and Premier League newcomers Coventry have additionally been linked with a transfer.
