Stones to leave Man City this summer
John Stones has announced he will leave Manchester City at the end of the season after a successful ten-year tenure. During his time at the club, he won numerous titles, including six Premier League titles and the Champions League. Stones expressed gratitude for his experiences and the bond he formed with the club and its fans.
- ▪John Stones confirmed he will leave Manchester City when his contract expires this summer.
- ▪He made 293 appearances for City and helped the team win multiple prestigious titles.
- ▪Stones has faced injury challenges throughout his career but remains a fan favorite.
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- ▪ John Stones to leave Man City in summer — Espn
- ▪ John Stones to leave Manchester City after 10 years — Yahoo Sports
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'I lived all my dreams' - Stones to leave Man CityImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, John Stones won the Champions League with Manchester City in 2022-23ByMandeep Sanghera, BBC Sport journalist and Shamoon Hafez, Football reporterPublished28 April 2026England defender John Stones said he "lived all my dreams out" at Manchester City after confirming he will leave at the end of the season.Stones, whose contract runs out this summer, has made 293 appearances since joining from Everton for £47.5m in 2016.He helped City win six Premier League titles, the Champions League, two FA Cups, five League Cups, three Community Shields, the Club World Cup and the Uefa Super Cup."It has been my home for the past 10 years and it will be my home for the rest of my life," said an emotional Stones in a…
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