'Can almost play with his eyes closed' - fan tributes to departing Stones
As with fellow legendary figure Bernado Silva, tributes to John Stones have been pouring in since the defender followed his team-mate in announcing he will leave Manchester City at the end of the season. The 31-year-old has made 293 appearances since joining from Everton for £47.5m in 2016, helping City win six Premier League titles, the Champions League, two FA Cups, five League Cups, three Community Shields, the Club World Cup and the Uefa Super Cup. Specifically, the Champions League final when we won the treble, he had a magnificent game.
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