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Stones bids farewell to Man City. Photo: Reuters . |
According to transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano, Stones is likely to leave the Etihad Stadium on a free transfer. This decision is believed to stem from the 31-year-old's desire to seek new challenges after nearly a decade with the club and winning numerous titles.
This season, Stones has had limited playing time due to recurring injuries and has lost his starting place. The arrival of new signing Marc Guehi and the impressive performances of Abdukodir Khusanov have further significantly reduced the English defender's opportunities to play.
Stones joined Man City from Everton in 2016 for £50 million, making him one of the most expensive defenders in the world at the time. While at Man City, Stones won five Premier League titles, two FA Cups, three League Cups, and one Champions League title.
Previously, Bernardo Silva had also confirmed he would leave Man City this summer after 9 years of service. Coach Pep Guardiola paid emotional tribute to Silva, calling him a "legend" of the team. If the information about Stones is confirmed, it is likely that the Spanish strategist will make similar statements.
Both Silva and Stones now have the opportunity to win their sixth Premier League title, as Man City have just narrowed the gap with Arsenal to just three points. If they win their rescheduled match against Burnley, Guardiola's team will take the top spot in the table for the first time since the start of the season.
The simultaneous departure of two key players promises to usher in a turbulent summer transfer window for Man City.
Source: https://znews.vn/them-cau-thu-roi-man-city-post1645160.html
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