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Stones confirms he's LEAVING Man City in emotional video

Manchester City defender John Stones has announced he will leave the club at the end of the season, bringing the curtain down on an iconic 10-year stint at the Etihad Stadium. The England international will depart as a free agent this summer following a decade that saw him redefine the role of a modern central defender under Pep Guardiola.

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Six England questions Tuchel STILL needs to answer

England's final two games on home soil before the 2026 World Cup were supposed to give Thomas Tuchel's men the perfect send-off for North America. However, instead of being waved off with flowers, the Three Lions left the Wembley pitch to the sound of boos following their 1-0 defeat to Japan on Tuesday, which followed their uninspiring draw against Uruguay four days earlier.

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England World Cup squad: Tuchel's most likely 26 players

The 12 games of the Thomas Tuchel era have yielded mixed results and performances from England. They remain one of the best sides in international football, even if they haven't played particularly well for extended stretches since the Sir Gareth Southgate era. That said, they are among the favourites to win the 2026 World Cup for several reasons.

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Stones to MISS World Cup? Tuchel urged to drop Man City star

John Stones is facing a fight to save his international career after former Premier League defender Anton Ferdinand sensationally called for the Manchester City man to be axed from England's World Cup squad. The treble-winner has endured a nightmare period with fitness, leading to questions over whether he can still be trusted on the biggest stage.

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Sterling told Wrexham transfer could 'reignite his passion'

Raheem Sterling has been urged to consider a sensational move to Wrexham to rediscover his love for football, with former Manchester United defender Wes Brown claiming the Hollywood-backed project could be the perfect remedy for the winger's stalling career. The ambitious Welsh club have also been tipped to make an audacious approach for Sterling's former teammate John Stones, who Brown believes could emulate Granit Xhaka's impact by dropping down a level to dictate play.

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Top 10 players whose contracts expire in 2026

The January transfer window has become an increasingly frugal period in modern times, as leading clubs largely save their pennies for extravagant summer splurges. Instead, many will be looking to the free-agent market and the possibility of laying the groundwork to sign a potentially key player for absolutely nothing. As it stands, there are plenty of big names who could be available on a free transfer in the summer.

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Heartwarming scenes as Stones presents O'Reilly his first England cap

A touching post-match moment inside the Wembley dressing room showed Manchester City star John Stones presenting team-mate Nico O’Reilly with his first England cap, delivering a heartfelt speech in the aftermath of the 20-year-old's dream debut. The exchange came after England’s 2-0 win over Serbia, with cameras capturing O’Reilly’s pride as team-mates applauded the milestone.

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Stones considered RETIRING last season amid injury hell

Manchester City star John Stones has revealed that he considered announcing his retirement from professional football last season amid his persistent injury problems. Stones appeared in just 11 Premier League matches for the Cityzens in 2024-25, having to remain sidelined for a long period with foot and hamstring problems. He played his last game of the 2024-25 season in February.

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Stones makes decision over Man City future

John Stones is ready to sign a new contract at Manchester City as Pep Guardiola's side attempt to extend the England international's stay. Stones' current deal expires in the summer but both parties are reported to be open to prolonging his time at the Etihad Stadium, as he continues to play a key role under Guardiola.

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England hit by injury blow as Stones pulls out of squad

England have been dealt a blow ahead of their upcoming World Cup qualifiers after Manchester City defender John Stones was forced to withdraw from the squad due to injury. The 31-year-old, who was back in the national setup for the first time under new head coach Thomas Tuchel, will now miss both fixtures against Andorra and Serbia. His absence continues a difficult run of fitness concerns.

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Er wird vor allem als Rechtsaußen eingesetzt – und das klassisch als inverser Flügelspieler, weil er als Linksfuß von rechts nach innen ziehen kann. Je nach System spielt er aber auch im offensiven Mittelfeld.

Michael Olise hat am 12. Dezember 2001 in Hammersmith, London, das Licht der Welt erblickt – und das genauer gesagt im Stadtteil White City.

Nach der Nummer 7 bei Crystal Palace trägt er beim FC Bayern die 17.

Dazu spalten sich die Angaben, aber überwiegend liegen sie bei 1,84 Meter. 

Michael Olise wiegt 68 Kilogramm.

Laut Angaben des FC Bayern trägt er die Schuhgröße 44.

Er ist Linksfuß – ein entscheidender Baustein seines Spielerprofils, vor allem in seiner Rolle als inverser Winger.

Er hat in der Akademie des FC Chelsea bekommen, ist später zu Manchester City gewechselt und hat anschließend über die Reading-Academy den Weg in den Profifußball gefunden.

Michael Olise lebt in der Region München, ein genauer Wohnort ist nicht öffentlich bekannt.

Michael Olise fährt – wie mehrere Bayern-Profis – einen Audi RS e-tron GT performance, das offizielle Spielermodell aus der Audi-Partnerschaft.

Öffentlich gibt es keine Hinweise auf fließende Deutschkenntnisse. 

Dazu ist nichts bekannt. 

Auch hier völlige Abschottung: Sein Beziehungsstatus ist nicht öffentlich, und Michael Olise äußert sich dazu nie.

Beim FC Bayern verdient er 13,5 Millionen Euro pro Jahr plus Boni – sein Nettovermögen dürfte klar im zweistelligen Millionenbereich liegen.

Er hat bereits mehrere Titel gesammelt – davon zwei mit dem FC Bayern, mit dem sich Michael Olise 2025 zum deutscher Meister sowie zum DFL-Supercup-Sieger gekrönt hat.

Er ist 2025 erstmals nominiert gewesen und hat dort Platz 30 belegt.

Er wurde ebenso wenig zum FIFA-Weltfußballer gewählt.

Sein Name selbst – und manchmal die Diskussion über seine Aussprache – steht stärker im Fokus als ein klassischer Spitzname