Juventus is weighing a move to sign John Stones, the veteran England center-back who became a free agent on June 30, after his ten-year tenure at Manchester City came to an end.
The 32-year-old defender, known for his six Premier League titles and long-standing presence in England’s national team, has attracted attention from several top European clubs aiming to strengthen their squads without shelling out transfer fees. Juventus is among the clubs evaluating the prospect, alongside Inter Milan, AC Milan, and Chelsea, which has reportedly offered Stones a two-year contract keeping him in the Premier League.
Stones’s wage demand reportedly sits at about €6 million annually. While this salary is modest by Premier League benchmarks, it presents a notable expense for Serie A teams like Juventus, who continue to navigate financial tightening following recent accounting issues and a points deduction in the 2022-23 season.
Injury concerns have also complicated his appeal, prompting Juventus to carefully study the risks before submitting any formal offer. The club’s ongoing financial restructuring means every investment is measured meticulously to balance competitive ambition with budget discipline.
His initial move to Manchester City in 2016 involved a hefty £47.5 million fee paid to Everton, underscoring the player's proven quality over the years. Now, as clubs around Europe shift focus toward free agents and cost-effective roster building a strategy increasingly familiar to crypto-native sports ventures Stones represents a notable opportunity if Juventus can reach agreeable terms.
With wage demands in the region of €6 million and a mixed injury record, the final decision will weigh heavily on Juventus’s budget plans. Stones’s availability highlights a broader trend of clubs seeking seasoned talent without large transfer investments.
