Another club hero is to depart Manchester City at the end of this season
Another club hero is to depart Manchester City at the end of this season Across recent seasons, a host of club legends and heroes have departed Manchester City. Kevin De Bruyne, Ilkay Gundogan, Ederson, and Kyle Walker, just to name a few, have left City after trophy-laden spells at the club. Another club legend, Bernardo Silva, is set to leave City at the end of this season.
It has now been announced that yet another City hero, John Stones, is set to depart Manchester City when his contract expires at the end of this season. Despite his body failing him at times, John Stones has made an immense contribution to City’s recent era of dominance. John Stones has announced that he will leave Manchester City at the end of this season.
In an emotional announcement on his Instagram account , John Stones confirmed that he will leave Manchester City when his contract expires at the end of this season. The most poignant quote from Stones came when he spoke about what Manchester City meant to him. The England international said the club will always be home to him, as he fought back tears.
Speaking on what City meant to him, Stones said: “ What does Manchester City mean to me? It’s been my home for the past 10 years, and it’ll be my home for the rest of my life… Give me a sec…. ” The full clip of John Stones announcement that he will be leaving City can be found at the link above.
Manchester City have also confirmed on their official website that John Stones will leave the club after spending 10 years at the club. In that time, Stones helped City win 19 major trophies. The elegant centre-back has left a major mark at City during his decade at the club.