John Stones Announces Departure from Manchester City at the End of the Season
The English defender John Stones announced his departure from Manchester City at the end of the current season, marking the end of a nearly ten-year career with the team.
According to the report, the 31-year-old player's contract will expire without renewal, meaning he will leave the club after a long period filled with titles and achievements.
Stones joined Manchester City in 2016 from Everton and has played 292 matches for the team across various competitions.
During his career with the club, the player won a large number of championships, most notably 6 Premier League titles, along with victories in the UEFA Champions League, the FIFA Club World Cup, the UEFA Super Cup, as well as two FA Cups and five EFL Cups.
One of the highlights of Stones' career with Manchester City was winning the UEFA Champions League title in 2023 against Inter Milan, in addition to his famous goal-line clearance against Liverpool in the 2018/2019 season, which played a crucial role in securing the league title at that time.
Stones' departure comes at a time when Manchester City is undergoing changes within its ranks, especially with reports also suggesting the possible departure of captain Bernardo Silva, reflecting the club's intention to restructure certain positions during the upcoming summer transfer window.
According to the report, the 31-year-old player's contract will expire without renewal, meaning he will leave the club after a long period filled with titles and achievements.
Stones joined Manchester City in 2016 from Everton and has played 292 matches for the team across various competitions.
During his career with the club, the player won a large number of championships, most notably 6 Premier League titles, along with victories in the UEFA Champions League, the FIFA Club World Cup, the UEFA Super Cup, as well as two FA Cups and five EFL Cups.
One of the highlights of Stones' career with Manchester City was winning the UEFA Champions League title in 2023 against Inter Milan, in addition to his famous goal-line clearance against Liverpool in the 2018/2019 season, which played a crucial role in securing the league title at that time.
Stones' departure comes at a time when Manchester City is undergoing changes within its ranks, especially with reports also suggesting the possible departure of captain Bernardo Silva, reflecting the club's intention to restructure certain positions during the upcoming summer transfer window.