Manchester City defender John Stones is reportedly expected to be handed a new contract at the Premier League club.
According to a report by Give Me Sport, Manchester City will hand a new deal to John Stones, who will likely receive a hike on his £250,000-a-week wages, after his impressive performances in recent weeks.
Stones has been a key player for Manchester City since joining the club from Everton, and his ability to perform at a high level despite being able to slot into multiple roles makes him an asset. The Englishman recently scored a last-gasp winner against Wolves in the Premier League.
Manchester City need to hold on to their best players to continue winning major trophies, and John Stones is undoubtedly one of their best defenders. The 30-year-old has been an indispensable asset for Manchester City, and they cannot afford to lose him anytime soon.
It is hardly a surprise that they are ready to offer him a new contract. Even though he is 30, Stones is at the peak of his powers, and he could operate at a top level in the coming seasons as well. It would be completely justified to offer him a contract extension. Top European clubs have been keeping tabs on his situation for a long time.
Meanwhile, the England international will be delighted to continue at Manchester City as well. Stones is well-settled at the club, and he has won multiple trophies with them. They are perfectly capable of helping him achieve his ambitions, and the defender has no reason to leave. It remains to be seen whether the two parties can finalise an agreement quickly.
Manchester City must keep their key players
Manchester City fans will be delighted to see that the club are working hard to keep their best players. They will hope that the club can hold on to other key players like Kevin De Bruyne as well. Rodri and Erling Haaland have been linked with top European clubs as well. But Manchester City must do everything in their power to keep the spine of their squad intact.
They have been one of the most successful clubs in the world in recent years, and the reason for that is they have been able to keep their top players at the club. They should look to tie down their charismatic manager Pep Guardiola to a new deal as well.
