Manchester City announced on Tuesday via their social media accounts that John Stones will leave the club at the end of the 2025/26 season.
Stones has spent 10 years at the Etihad Stadium, having joined the Citizens in 2016.
In a video posted to his Instagram account, Stones said: “They say everything good must come to an end, but this has been the best and will always be a part of me.”
He added: “This place has been my home for the last 10 years and will be my home for the rest of my life. I came as a kid and now I’m leaving as a man.”
The 31-year-old continued: “When I first started my career here, I never imagined I’d be in this position, not only to achieve everything, but also to love working with everyone. This is my club forever and always will be, and I can’t find the words to express how I feel and how much I love everything about it.”
What are his most notable achievements with Manchester City?
- He played 293 matches across all competitions.
- He scored 19 goals.
- He provided 9 assists.
- He contributed to winning 19 titles, most notably the Premier League, FA Cup, Carabao Cup, Champions League, and Club World Cup.
Stones is the second player to leave Manchester City, following the club’s announcement that midfielder Bernardo Silva will depart next summer.
