Another club hero is to depart Manchester City at the end of this season
John Stones will leave Manchester City at the end of the 2025-26 season after a decade with the club, following the recent departures of other key players. The English defender, who has won 19 major trophies with City, announced his exit in an emotional social media post. Despite injury struggles in recent seasons, Stones played a pivotal role in City's success, including their 2022-23 treble. He is widely regarded as one of Pep Guardiola's most technically gifted defenders.
- ▪John Stones will depart Manchester City when his contract expires at the end of the 2025-26 season.
- ▪He spent 10 years at the club and helped win 19 major trophies, including a historic treble in 2022-23.
- ▪Stones confirmed the news in an emotional Instagram announcement, calling Manchester City his 'home for life'.
- ▪He was instrumental in City's 2023 Champions League final win over Inter Milan, playing as a deep-lying midfielder in possession.
- ▪Injuries have limited his appearances in recent seasons, but he remains a key figure in City's era of dominance.
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