The Stones moved to Man City before the start of last season for 47.5 million pounds from Everton. The Englishman could not immediately begin to play on the Ethihad Stadium. Sometimes the team manager Josep Guardiola left him in reserve because of uncertain actions in the defense.

"Everyone is concentrating on the transfer fee, but this is football. This is part of the game. I'm just focused on getting into the team, playing well and helping the team win, "Stones told ESPN.

"Each player has difficult periods. I do not care about external pressure, the question is that I know that I did not do my job well enough and what I had to do. I made mistakes in matches. Perhaps, we should work harder, because it's a shame to let teammates and yourself ".

In the upcoming season, the Stones will compete for a place in the center of the defense of the townspeople with Nicholas Otamendi and Vincent Company.