Manchester City are reportedly keen on tying 30-year-old English international defender John Stones to a new contract.
According to a report by Give Me Sport, Manchester City are pleased with the performances of John Stones, and they are ready to tie him down to a new long-term contract.
The English defender joined Manchester City for a fee of around £47.5 million over eight years ago, and he has been an indispensable asset for them over the years. Stones is capable of slotting into the role of a central defender as well as a full-back, making him a utility man.
The 30-year-old can operate as a defensive midfielder as well. There is no doubt that he is one of the key players for Manchester City, and it is hardly a surprise that they are looking to extend his stay at the club.
It will be interesting to see if the defender decides to put pen to paper on a new deal. Manchester City are one of the biggest clubs in the world, and they have been challenging for major trophies consistently. The Englishman has no reason to move on and he could sign a new deal with the club soon.
The fans will be delighted to see that Manchester City are working hard to keep their best players. They should look to secure an extension with Kevin De Bruyne as well. The Belgian playmaker has been linked with a move to MLS and Saudi Arabia.
Stones is likely to stay
John Stones will be hoping to win major trophies with Manchester City in the coming seasons as well, and he has no reason to move on. Manchester City are undoubtedly the best team in the country and they have formidable resources. They can sign the best players in the world, and Stones will want to continue with them and win major trophies in the coming seasons as well.
Manchester City are looking to rebuild their squad in the coming months, and they need to keep the spine of their squad intact. Keeping players like Stones would be ideal. Apart from his quality as a footballer, he is one of the leaders of the dressing room, and his winning experience could prove to be invaluable.
