Chelsea are one of the biggest clubs in Europe and regularly compete for silverware on multiple fronts every season. This season was marked by inconsistency by Chelsea in the league and while they finished a disappointing 5th, they still ended the season with silverware in the form of the FA Cup.
Stones currently plies his trade in the blue half of Manchester, however, before his world record move to Manchester City, he was aggressively pursued by Chelsea. He played for Everton at the time and was one of the brightest prospects and highest rated young defenders in the world at the time.
Chelsea desperately needed depth and skill at the defensive end and saw it in Stones. Stones was also being touted as a purchase for the future, with many tipping him to grow into his role and have a long, storied Chelsea career much like that of Terry. Moreover, Jose Mourinho, one of the world’s premier managers was said to be a big fan. Things looked on the up for Stones, all he had to do was sign for Chelsea.