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John Stones leaving Manchester City?
John Stones announced on his Instagram account that he will leave Manchester City at the end of the 2025-26 season. The club also published a press release confirming that John Stones will leave Manchester City this summer, ending a ten-year stay at the club.
John Stones announced on his Instagram account that he will leave Manchester City at the end of the 2025-26 season. The club also published a press release confirming that John Stones will leave Manchester City this summer, ending a ten-year stay at the club.
The Athletic reports that Manchester City will confirm the departure of John Stones next week. The 31-year-old centre-back will leave as a free agent at the end of his contract after ten years at the club. David Ornstein reports that interest is expected from leading European clubs. A possible return to Everton has been suggested. It is also reported that several European top clubs are interested in John Stones.
The Athletic reports that Manchester City will confirm the departure of John Stones next week. The 31-year-old centre-back will leave as a free agent at the end of his contract after ten years at the club. David Ornstein reports that interest is expected from leading European clubs. A possible return to Everton has been suggested. It is also reported that several European top clubs are interested in John Stones.
According to reports that surfaced ahead of Wednesday’s trip to Burnley, an official announcement regarding John Stones' departure from Manchester City could potentially arrive next week. When approached about the situation of the defender, whose contract expires this summer, Manchester City declined to comment. Manager Pep Guardiola said no, adding that the only thing he could say is that Stones has been back for two or three weeks and trained with the team on Monday, which he described as the best news.
According to reports that surfaced ahead of Wednesday’s trip to Burnley, an official announcement regarding John Stones' departure from Manchester City could potentially arrive next week. When approached about the situation of the defender, whose contract expires this summer, Manchester City declined to comment. Manager Pep Guardiola said no, adding that the only thing he could say is that Stones has been back for two or three weeks and trained with the team on Monday, which he described as the best news.
John Stones is expected to leave Manchester City when his contract expires at the end of the season, according to Ben Jacobs. Although Saudi clubs are interested in the player, Stones is expected to prioritise staying in Europe.
John Stones is expected to leave Manchester City when his contract expires at the end of the season, according to Ben Jacobs. Although Saudi clubs are interested in the player, Stones is expected to prioritise staying in Europe.
According to a report from Fabrizio Romano, John Stones is set to leave Manchester City on a free transfer, and a club statement is expected to follow. Clubs are already interested in signing the 31-year-old centre-back on a free move.
According to a report from Fabrizio Romano, John Stones is set to leave Manchester City on a free transfer, and a club statement is expected to follow. Clubs are already interested in signing the 31-year-old centre-back on a free move.
According to Fabrizio Romano, John Stones is expected to leave Manchester City in the summer as a free agent. The 31-year-old defender wants to help until the end of the season and is then expected to depart.
According to Fabrizio Romano, John Stones is expected to leave Manchester City in the summer as a free agent. The 31-year-old defender wants to help until the end of the season and is then expected to depart.
John Stones is mentioned as one of the top players whose contract will expire in the 2026 summer window.
John Stones is mentioned as one of the top players whose contract will expire in the 2026 summer window.
John Stones is the subject of interest from several alternative destinations, including the ambitious Championship promotion chasers Wrexham. According to TEAMtalk, a surprise potential destination for Stones could be Wrexham. The Welsh club, backed by Hollywood owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, is creating a shortlist of players with Premier League experience as they plan for the possibility of promotion. Sources have confirmed that Stones is among the names being discussed internally as part of those plans, though it could prove difficult to convince him to join given the other sides pursuing him.
John Stones is the subject of interest from several alternative destinations, including the ambitious Championship promotion chasers Wrexham. According to TEAMtalk, a surprise potential destination for Stones could be Wrexham. The Welsh club, backed by Hollywood owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, is creating a shortlist of players with Premier League experience as they plan for the possibility of promotion. Sources have confirmed that Stones is among the names being discussed internally as part of those plans, though it could prove difficult to convince him to join given the other sides pursuing him.
It has been suggested that Wrexham could make an ambitious approach for John Stones. Wes Brown believes that Stones could replicate Granit Xhaka's impact by playing at a lower level and dictating the play.
It has been suggested that Wrexham could make an ambitious approach for John Stones. Wes Brown believes that Stones could replicate Granit Xhaka's impact by playing at a lower level and dictating the play.
John Stones has not renewed his contract with Manchester City and can sign with another club from January 1 to leave on a free transfer in the summer.
John Stones has not renewed his contract with Manchester City and can sign with another club from January 1 to leave on a free transfer in the summer.
Pep Guardiola has approved the departure of John Stones from Manchester City.
Pep Guardiola has approved the departure of John Stones from Manchester City.
John Stones could make a shock return to Everton to keep his World Cup dream alive. Despite Pep Guardiola's willingness to keep him at Manchester City, Stones needs regular games to have a chance in England's World Cup squad. Guardiola would let him leave for a minimal fee to help facilitate his move and adjust personal terms, given his £250,000-a-week contract and injury history. Everton is unlikely to match his current salary package, but the transfer may happen as a gesture from City.
John Stones could make a shock return to Everton to keep his World Cup dream alive. Despite Pep Guardiola's willingness to keep him at Manchester City, Stones needs regular games to have a chance in England's World Cup squad. Guardiola would let him leave for a minimal fee to help facilitate his move and adjust personal terms, given his £250,000-a-week contract and injury history. Everton is unlikely to match his current salary package, but the transfer may happen as a gesture from City.
John Stones has been told by Manchester City to find a new club during the summer transfer window as part of a large squad overhaul. Reported by Sacha Tavolieri via Sky Sports.
John Stones has been told by Manchester City to find a new club during the summer transfer window as part of a large squad overhaul. Reported by Sacha Tavolieri via Sky Sports.
John Stones might be sold due to injury issues and the club's investment in younger defenders. City might cash in on him while they still can.
John Stones might be sold due to injury issues and the club's investment in younger defenders. City might cash in on him while they still can.
Manchester City will consider offers for centre-back John Stones this summer as they look to finance their ongoing rebuild.
Manchester City will consider offers for centre-back John Stones this summer as they look to finance their ongoing rebuild.
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