Many laughed at the transfer fee .
Pep instantly put trust and responsibility into summer recruit John Stones -- a player who had his defensive qualities questioned , but Guardiola saw the opportunity to maximise his strengths and suitability to his system and preferred style .
Many laughed at the transfer fee , but Pep instantly put trust and responsibility into summer recruit John Stones -- a player who had his defensive qualities questioned , but Guardiola saw the opportunity to maximise his strengths and suitability to his system and preferred style .