Manchester City‘s defining defensive stalwart, John Stones, is prepared to end his glittering tenure at the Etihad and England, after Burnley and Everton, for a fresh challenge in the Bundesliga.
According to reports from SportsBoom, the 87-cap England international is open to a summer move to Bayern Munich, where he would reunite with former mentor and captain Vincent Kompany.
The Kompany Connection
The lure of Bavaria is deeply rooted in Stones’ respect for Kompany, who is currently building his coaching legacy in Germany. Stones has never hidden the profound impact the Belgian had on his early years at City.
“He is a class act,” Stones remarked, recalling how Kompany would pull him aside for one-on-one sessions even while injured. “We got the clips, sat down together and he wanted to give his advice and opinions on these actions”.
Kompany, a “born winner,” is said to be a massive admirer of Stones’ composure and big-game pedigree. For Stones, the feeling is mutual: “I look up to him as a captain and as a friend because of the things he has done for me”.
End of an Era at the Etihad
Having arrived from Everton in 2016 for a then-record £47.5 million, John Stones has conquered English football, winning multiple Premier League titles, FA Cups, and the Champions League.
With his contract set to expire in June 2026, this summer represents a pivotal moment for both the player and the club. While Crystal Palace is monitoring the situation as a potential replacement for Marc Guéhi, a move to the Bundesliga would allow Stones to follow Harry Kane’s lead in testing himself at another European powerhouse.
