Manchester City have completed the signing of John Stones from Everton for a fee believed to be £47.5m.
The England international has been strongly linked with a move to the Etihad Stadium and after UEFA released City’s squad list for their upcoming Champions League playoff encounter with Stones included, the Premier League side announced his arrival.
“Manchester City are delighted to announce the permanent transfer of John Stones from Everton,” a statement read on the club’s official website.
“The England international defender has signed a six-year deal which will keep him at the Etihad Stadium until at least 2022.
“Stones, who will take squad number 24, becomes City’s eighth signing of the 2016 summer transfer window, following in the footsteps of Ilkay Gundogan, Nolito, Aleksandar Zinchenko, Aaron Mooy, Leroy Sane, Gabriel Jesus, Marlos Moreno.”
On the big money switch, Stones said: "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.
"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.
"I had a wonderful time with Everton and wish them and their fans all the best but now I'll give my all for City."
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