Man City sign England defender Stones from Everton

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LONDON (Reuters) - Manchester City have signed England centre back John Stones from Everton on a six-year contract, the Premier League clubs said on Tuesday.

British media reported that City paid 47.5 million pounds ($61.7 million) for the 22-year-old Stones.

($1 = 0.7705 pounds)

(Reporting by Toby Davis; Editing by Ed Osmond)