Last update on.From section Man CityEngland's defender John Stones appeared in 35 competitions for Manchester City during last seasonJohn Stones, Manchester City's defender, has signed a new five year deal with the Premier League club.His contract at Etihad was set to expire in the next year. However, he will remain with the club through 2026.The 27-year old reestablished himself in City's title-winning season last year, and was part the England team that reached the final of Euro 2020.After falling behind Ruben Dias and Aymeric Laporte, it looked like Stones was about to leave the club.Stones has appeared in 168 games and won every domestic trophy since joining Everton's club for 47.5m in August 2016.According to the defender, he couldn't be happier and that it was a dream working with Pep Guardiola.Stones said, "I love being a part of this team.""There are many talented players here, and I know that we can continue to win trophies. That is my primary focus."Txiki Begiristain, City's director for football, said Stones had "really matured” since joining the club.He said, "John is an outstanding footballer and a great defender, whose characteristics are well-suited to our style"We knew when we signed him, that he was a talented centre back, but he has really matured over his five years here, and as we saw last year, is at his best right now.Stones and Dias formed a strong partnership in City's defense last season. He was also named the 2021 PFA Team Of The Year.
