- John Stones has announced he will leave Manchester City at the end of the season, concluding a decade-long spell with the club.
- The England international will depart on a free transfer when his contract expires, having made 293 appearances for City since his £47.5m transfer from Everton in 2016.
- During his tenure, Stones played a pivotal role in Manchester City securing six Premier League titles and achieving trebles in the 2018-19 and 2022-23 seasons, including the club's first Champions League title.
- In an Instagram post, Stones expressed profound gratitude, referring to City as his “home for the last 10 years” and commending Pep Guardiola as “the best manager in the world”.
- Stones identified the 2023 Champions League final victory against Inter Milan as the highlight of his time at City, and his announcement follows confirmation that Bernardo Silva will also leave the club this summer.
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