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John Stones can sign with any team for free starting in June

After Bernardo Silva announced that he will leave Manchester City (ENG) on a free transfer in June, it is now center back John Stones' turn. The player, who won the Club World Cup in 2023, will be able to sign with any other team starting in the middle of the year.

Stones is currently 31 years old and is fighting to return to the level he showed in previous years after numerous injuries. As a result, the English defender is expected to be highly sought after in the transfer market in June, since he will be able to sign with any team in the world for free.

WHO IS STONES?

A product of Everton’s academy (ENG), Stones rose to prominence when he was signed by Manchester City in August 2016. Pep Guardiola’s team paid 47.5 million pounds (R$ 195 million at the exchange rate at the time) to complete the deal.

As a result, John Stones became one of the most decorated players in Manchester City’s history. The 31-year-old center back won the Champions League with the English club. In addition, he lifted six Premier League trophies.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO’S SITUATION?

Flamengo currently has four center backs in the squad. Léo Ortiz and Léo Pereira are the two starters for the rubro-negro side. Finally, Vitão, who arrived in 2026, and Danilo are the immediate backups for the team managed by Leonardo Jardim.

However, Flamengo is expected to return to the transfer market to strengthen the squad for the remainder of the season. The Most Beloved wants new signings during the break for the World Cup. That is because it will be the final stretch of the competitions after the Club World Cup.

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