City will have to do it without one of their cornerstones
Bernardo Silva’s departure from Manchester City will be the end of an era. However, that won’t be the only closing chapter at Etihad Stadium this season, as John Stones will say goodbye to the sky-blue jersey after a decade.The information was reported last week, and it has now received confirmation, as the defender announced an emotional farewell video on his Instagram account.John Stones. Manchester City legend and adored by the very best 🩵#EmiratesFACup https://t.co/y9Ana2uCA7 pic.twitter.com/6Vr9pf0uWP— Emirates FA Cup (@EmiratesFACup) April 28, 2026 “They say all good things must come to an end… but this thing we have had has been the greatest, and it will remain a part of me forever,” he wrote in the caption.Stones joined the Manchester giants in August 2016 from Everton for €55.6 million, becoming Pep Guardiola’s second signing since he sat on the Cityzens’ bench. At the same time, he has been the last player from the Spaniard’s maiden City squad (2016/2017) left in the club.Fer..