Stones to leave Manchester City after 10 years

Football

England defender John Stones will depart Manchester City this summer following the expiration of his contract at the Etihad Stadium.

John Stones is set to leave Manchester City when his current contract expires at the end of June. The 31-year-old centre-back joined the club from Everton in 2016 for a fee of £47.5m. He has spent 10 seasons with the Premier League champions, according to Sky Sports.

The defender has won six Premier League titles, two FA Cups, and the Champions League during his decade in Manchester. Stones made over 250 appearances for the club and became a key figure in Pep Guardiola's defence. He notably operated in a hybrid midfield role during the 2022-23 Treble-winning season, per The Athletic.

Injuries limited his playing time during the current campaign, but he remains a regular member of the England national squad. No announcement has been made regarding his next destination. Manchester City officials have not yet confirmed a replacement for the outgoing defender. His departure marks the end of an era for one of the club's longest-serving players, according to Reuters.

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