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Chelsea interested in former Man City defender Stones
Chelsea have expressed interest in signing England defender John Stones on a free transfer after his contract with Manchester City expired at the end of June. The 32-year-old, who is also being considered by Inter Milan, could join a west London side that is simultaneously working to sell surplus central defenders to create squad room for new arrivals.
Chelsea are also in talks to sign Crystal Palace's Maxence Lacroix and are assessing Como's Jacobo Ramon as other defensive options. On the outgoing side, Trevoh Chalobah is in talks to join Como, while Axel Disasi and Benoit Badiashile remain available for sale. Stones made 295 appearances for City after his £47.5m move from Everton in 2016, winning six Premier League titles, the Champions League and multiple domestic cups, and has 93 England caps, including a third-place finish at the World Cup.
In short
- Chelsea eye free-agent John Stones after his Man City exit
- Inter Milan also interested; Chelsea in talks for Lacroix too
- Chelsea seeking to offload Chalobah, Disasi and Badiashile
Explained simply
John Stones is an experienced England defender who has recently become available after his contract with Manchester City expired. During his decade at the club, he won six Premier League titles, the Champions League, and numerous domestic trophies, establishing himself as one of England's most decorated defenders with 93 international caps.
Chelsea have undergone significant changes in recent years and are actively looking to strengthen their squad. Like most top clubs, they regularly assess their defensive options in the transfer market and work on both acquiring new players and moving on those who no longer fit their plans.
When established players become available at the end of their contracts, they represent attractive opportunities for clubs seeking experienced talent without the cost of a transfer fee. The market for such players is particularly competitive among elite European clubs.