TMG climbs to 4th in Forbes' Top 50 Public Companies in Egypt' list on surging sales, assets    UN conference expresses concern over ME escalation    Egypt, Japan's JICA plan school expansion – Cabinet    Egypt's EDA, AstraZeneca discuss local manufacturing    Egypt's PM forms crisis committee to monitor Iran-Israel fallout    Israel intensifies strikes on Tehran as Iran vows retaliation, global leaders call for de-escalation    Egypt issues nearly 20 million digital treatment approvals as health insurance digitalisation accelerates    Pakistan FM warns against fake news, details Iran-Israel de-escalation role    Russia seeks mediator role in Mideast, balancing Iran and Israel ties    LTRA, Rehla Rides forge public–private partnership for smart transport    Electricity Minister discusses enhanced energy cooperation with EIB, EU delegations    Egyptian pound rebounds at June 16 close – CBE    China's fixed asset investment surges in Jan–May    Egypt secures €21m EU grant for low-carbon transition    EHA, Konecta explore strategic partnership in digital transformation, smart healthcare    Sisi launches new support initiative for families of war, terrorism victims    Egypt nuclear authority: No radiation rise amid regional unrest    Grand Egyptian Museum opening delayed to Q4    Egypt delays Grand Museum opening to Q4 amid regional tensions    Egypt slams Israeli strike on Iran, warns of regional chaos    Egypt expands e-ticketing to 110 heritage sites, adds self-service kiosks at Saqqara    Egypt's EDA joins high-level Africa-Europe medicines regulatory talks    Egypt's Irrigation Minister urges scientific cooperation to tackle water scarcity    Egypt, Serbia explore cultural cooperation in heritage, tourism    Egypt discovers three New Kingdom tombs in Luxor's Dra' Abu El-Naga    Egypt launches "Memory of the City" app to document urban history    Palm Hills Squash Open debuts with 48 international stars, $250,000 prize pool    Egypt's Democratic Generation Party Evaluates 84 Candidates Ahead of Parliamentary Vote    On Sport to broadcast Pan Arab Golf Championship for Juniors and Ladies in Egypt    Golf Festival in Cairo to mark Arab Golf Federation's 50th anniversary    Germany among EU's priciest labour markets – official data    Cabinet approves establishment of national medical tourism council to boost healthcare sector    Egypt's PM follows up on Julius Nyerere dam project in Tanzania    Egypt's FM inspects Julius Nyerere Dam project in Tanzania    Paris Olympic gold '24 medals hit record value    A minute of silence for Egyptian sports    Russia says it's in sync with US, China, Pakistan on Taliban    It's a bit frustrating to draw at home: Real Madrid keeper after Villarreal game    Shoukry reviews with Guterres Egypt's efforts to achieve SDGs, promote human rights    Sudan says countries must cooperate on vaccines    Johnson & Johnson: Second shot boosts antibodies and protection against COVID-19    Egypt to tax bloggers, YouTubers    Egypt's FM asserts importance of stability in Libya, holding elections as scheduled    We mustn't lose touch: Muller after Bayern win in Bundesliga    Egypt records 36 new deaths from Covid-19, highest since mid June    Egypt sells $3 bln US-dollar dominated eurobonds    Gamal Hanafy's ceramic exhibition at Gezira Arts Centre is a must go    Italian Institute Director Davide Scalmani presents activities of the Cairo Institute for ITALIANA.IT platform    







Thank you for reporting!
This image will be automatically disabled when it gets reported by several people.



Manchester City sign England defender Stones
AP Published in Ahram Online on 09 - 08 - 2016

Manchester City signed John Stones from Everton for 47.5 million pounds ($61.7 million) on Tuesday, making the England international the world's second most expensive defender.
The 22-year-old agreed a six-year contract to join City as new manager Pep Guardiola continued a major overhaul of his squad in a bid to reclaim the Premier League title they last won in 2014.
"John is an excellent young English defender and we are all really pleased he is joining us," City director of football Txiki Begiristain told the club website.
"We have worked hard to bring him to City and we feel we are signing one of the best central defenders in Europe."
Stones, who joined Everton from Barnsley in 2013 for three million pounds, is football's second costliest defender after Brazilian David Luiz, who moved from Chelsea to Paris St Germain for 50 million pounds in 2014.
"I'm looking forward to the next stage in my career," Stones said.
"I've obviously seen what's going on here at the Etihad, it's an ambitious Club with a great manager so I can't wait to get stuck in and help achieve the goals."
Spaniard Guardiola, who joined the Manchester club from Bayern Munich at the end of last season, identified Stones as the perfect fit for his possession-based game.
"We want to help John show his quality with us and improve on what he has already achieved," Guardiola said.
"I like the way he plays the game and I'm looking forward to welcoming him into the squad."
Stones's name appeared in City's Champions League squad which was published on the UEFA website hours before the transfer was confirmed. The club admitted the mistake was a "huge embarrassment".
Stones became City's eighth signing of the transfer window after midfielders Ilkay Gundogan, Nolito, Aleksandar Zinchenko, Aaron Mooy and Marlos Moreno along with forwards Leroy Sane and Gabriel Jesus.
He could make his debut in City's opening Premier League game at home to Sunderland on Saturday.
(For more sports news and updates, follow Ahram Online Sports on Twitter at @AO_Sports and on Facebook at AhramOnlineSports.)

Clic here to read the story from its source.