England centre-back John Stones is anticipated to leave Manchester City upon the expiration of his contract in June, marking the end of a distinguished 10-year tenure at the club. Since joining from Everton in 2016, Stones has amassed an impressive array of titles, including the Champions League, six Premier League titles, two FA Cups, three Carabao Cups, and a UEFA Super Cup. Before his departure as a free agent, Stones may yet claim two additional trophies, as Manchester City pursues a treble-winning season.
His exit is set to follow that of Bernardo Silva, who will be leaving the club when his contract expires on June 30, after a nine-year stint. The Portugal forward's departure was confirmed by the club, with assistant coach Pep Lijnders stating that "every good story comes to an end". Barcelona and Juventus are among the clubs vying to sign Silva on a free transfer this summer, although he has not made a final decision regarding his next club. Meanwhile, the future of midfielder Rodri remains uncertain, with his contract set to expire in the summer of 2027.
Rodri has expressed a desire to return to LaLiga, where he started his career, but is currently content at Manchester City. With at least two key players poised to exit the club, Manchester City is on the cusp of another squad evolution, further complicated by the uncertainty surrounding Pep Guardiola's future.