April 28 (Reuters) - Defender John ⁠Stones will leave Manchester City when his contract expires ⁠at the end of the season, bringing the curtain ‌down on a decade-long stay, the Premier League club said on Tuesday.

The 31-year-old England international has made 293 appearances for City since joining from Everton in ​2016. Injury problems have limited his involvement ⁠this season, when he ⁠has made 16 appearances.