John Stones announces he will leave Manchester City
John Stones has announced that he will leave Manchester City at the end of the season after ten years at the club.
The centre-back joined City from Everton for £47.5 million in 2016 and went on to make 293 appearances.
The England international won six Premier League titles, the Champions League, two FA Cups, five League Cups, three Community Shields, the FIFA Club World Cup and the UEFA Super Cup.
John Stones announces he will leave Manchester City
“It has been my home for the past 10 years and it will be my home for the rest of my life,” Stones posted on Instagram.
“It has been a rollercoaster in many ways. I came as a kid and now leaving as a man – becoming a father, a husband and, on the pitch, a very fulfilled player.
“I lived all my dreams out and lifted all the things that I came here to achieve.
“At the start of my career here I never would thought I would be in this position. Firstly, to achieve everything but to have the love, the bond with everyone. Every dream has been smashed out of the park.”
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Stones lauded City boss Pep Guardiola, who made the defender his second signing after taking charge of the team in 2016.
“I don’t think it would have been anywhere near as successful without him,” said the 31-year-old.
“I’m so grateful that I’ve been able to spend so long with him, win everything with him. I feel lucky and grateful for what he’s done for me.”
Stones has endured an injury-riddled past couple of seasons at City, but he did captain the side as they beat Southampton at the weekend to reach a fourth consecutive FA Cup final.
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