John Stones Officially Completes Manchester City Transfer from Everton | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors

Manchester United's French striker Anthony Martial (R) tries to get in front of Everton's English defender John Stones (L) during the English FA Cup semi-final football match between Everton and Manchester United at Wembley Stadium in London on April 23, 2016. / AFP / BEN STANSALL / NOT FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING USE / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (Photo credit should read BEN STANSALL/AFP/Getty Images)

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City Reveal Stones Signing

Tuesday, Aug. 9

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We are delighted to announce the signing of John Stones #WelcomeJohn

Chelsea, United Interested in Stones

Wednesday, June 8

"City lead the chase for the England defender, with renewed interest also likely from Chelsea and potentially Jose Mourinho's [Manchester] United," reported John Cross in the Mirror.

Stones Saga Inevitable During Summer Window

Stones is a hugely talented prospect as a central defender and someone who can develop under Guardiola's tutelage. He came under criticism for his decision-making last season when he made some high-profile errors, per the Telegraph's Ali Tweedale, but he will be confident of asserting himself in Manchester.

Everton will be disappointed to lose the England international, but a high-profile exit was always likely at this stage in the 22-year-old's career.