John Stones departs Manchester City after ten seasons
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 5:30 AM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
John Stones has concluded his ten-year tenure at Manchester City following a successful career marked by high expectations and eventual accolades. Initially struggling in the 2020 season, Stones evolved into a key player under manager Pep Guardiola, contributing to some of the club's best performances. His departure was celebrated with a send-off from fans during the trophy parade, highlighting his status as a club icon. Stones, referred to as the 'Barnsley Beckenbauer', started his career at Barnsley before moving to Everton and then City for £47.5 million in 2016.
- •Stones' career at City faced challenges in 2020.
- •He became a pivotal figure for Guardiola's squad.
- •His final match included a memorable send-off from fans.
- •Stones transferred to City from Everton for £47.5 million.
- •His skills helped transform the defensive approach at City.
- 5:30 AMYahoo Sports — John Stones: Manchester City’s Barnsley Beckenbauer who got the Blues excited
"It was summer 2020, and John Stones’ Manchester City career was hanging by a thread.The centre-back had started just two of the Blues’ 14 post-Covid games, had handed Aston Villa their goal in a s...
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