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Bayern Mulls Free-Agent John Stones, Kompany Eyes 2026 Impact

5/22/2026

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Bayern Munich are weighing signing John Stones, who will be a free agent after his Manchester City contract ends this summer.
Bayern manager Vincent Kompany, Stones’ former teammate, could influence the transfer.
John Stones is expected to play for England under Thomas Tuchel at the 2026 World Cup, which runs June 11–July 19, 2026 in Canada, the United States and Mexico.

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Bayern Munich are weighing signing John Stones, who will be a free agent after his Manchester City contract ends this summer.
Bayern manager Vincent Kompany, Stones’ former teammate, could influence the transfer.
John Stones is expected to play for England under Thomas Tuchel at the 2026 World Cup, which runs June 11–July 19, 2026 in Canada, the United States and Mexico.