How Manchester City players have reacted to heartfelt John Stones exit interview

Several members of Manchester City’s squad have taken to social media to react to John Stones’ confirmation that he will be leaving the club this summer.

Stones has announced that he will be bringing the curtain down on an illustrious, trophy-laden decade at the Etihad Stadium when his contract expires in June.

The 31-year-old has been an astounding success in Manchester since joining forces with Pep Guardiola in the summer of 2016, when he moved to City from Everton for £47.5 million.

John Stones confirms Manchester City departure in emotional farewell video

Six Premier League titles, a maiden UEFA Champions League crown, a historic treble and a decade on, Stones will leave Manchester City in the summer as director of football Hugo Viana progresses his revamp of the first-team squad.

Man City players react to Stones exit announcement

In response to a moving interview with Manchester City’s in-house media team to confirm his upcoming departure on Instagram, many of Stones’ teammates have paid tribute to the England international.

Ruben Dias wrote: “My brother 🩵🩵🩵”

Nathan Ake wrote: “🩵🙏🏾”

James Trafford wrote: “❤️❤️❤️”

Bernardo Silva wrote: “Johny boy 💙”

Erling Haaland wrote: “Wow..🩵😢🩵”

Marcus Bettinelli wrote: “Some guy man 🩵”

Marc Guehi wrote: “🩵”

John Stones: "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…" 🥺💔 pic.twitter.com/0qT0616LbQ

— City Xtra (@City_Xtra) April 28, 2026

What Stones’ former Man City teammates have said

Kevin De Bruyne wrote: “My guy from the start 🩵 legend”

Sergio Gomez wrote: “🙏💙”

Fernandinho wrote: “Legend 🩵”

Ilkay Gundogan wrote: “Love you legend🩵”

Jack Grealish wrote: “The goat 🐐💙💙💙”

Riyad Mahrez wrote: “One of a kind 🩵🩵”

Stefan Ortega Moreno wrote: “Johnny Bones 😍😍”

Kyle Walker: “🩵🫶🏽”

Leroy Sane: “Legend!!! 🩵🙌🏾”

Tosin Adarabioyo wrote: “My 🐐❤️”

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