Manchester City are now preparing for life after legendary manager Pep Guardiola, who worked with one of the most star-studded squads in world football during his 10-year career at the Etihad Stadium.

While some Citizens players are tied down to long-term contracts, others are facing uncertain futures at the Etihad Stadium, and here, Sports Mole takes a look at the Sky Blue stars whose contracts either expire at the end of June, or in 2027.

Which Man City players are out of contract next summer?

Bernardo Silva

Age: 31

Position: Midfielder

Transfer value: £23.5m

Joined: July 2017

Joining fee: £43m

Man City appearances: 460

Man City goals: 76

Honours

Premier League (6): 2017-18, 2018-19, 2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24
FA Cup (2): 2018-19, 2022-23
EFL Cup (5): 2017-18, 2018-19, 2019-20, 2020-21, 2025-26
Community Shield (3): 2018, 2019, 2024
Champions League (1): 2022-23
FIFA Club World Cup (1): 2023

Bernardo Silva will officially leave Man City when is contract expires on June 30, after nine glorious years at the Etihad Stadium.

John Stones

Age: 32

Position: Centre-back

Transfer value: £13m

Joined: August 2016

Joining fee: £47.5m

Man City appearances: 295

Man City goals: 19

Honours

Premier League (6): 2017-18, 2018-19, 2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24
FA Cup (2): 2018-19, 2022-23
EFL Cup (3): 2017-18, 2019-20, 2025-26
Community Shield (3): 2018, 2019, 2024
Champions League (1): 2022-23
UEFA Super Cup (1): 2023
FIFA Club World Cup (1): 2023

John Stones will officially leave Man City when his contract expires on June 30, ending his memorable 10-year association with the Citizens.

Which Man City players are out of contract in June 2027?

Rodri

Age: 29

Position: Midfielder

Transfer value: £56.2m

Joined: July 2019

Joining fee: £62.5m

Man City appearances: 298

Man City goals: 28

Honours

Premier League (4): 2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24
FA Cup (2): 2022-23, 2025-26
EFL Cup (3): 2019-20, 2020-21, 2025-26
Community Shield (1): 2019
Champions League (1): 2022-23
UEFA Super Cup (1): 2023
FIFA Club World Cup (1): 2023
Ballon d'Or (1): 2024

Rodri went on to make 33 appearances for Man City across all competitions in the 2025-26 season having previously endured a troublesome spell on the sidelined through injury.

Speculation over his long-term future at the Etihad has grown amid reported interest from Real Madrid, but the midfielder has said that he will assess his future after representing Spain at the 2026 World Cup.

Phil Foden

Age: 26

Position: Midfielder

Transfer value: £69.2m

Joined: July 2004

Joining fee: Free (Academy)

Man City appearances: 369

Man City goals: 110

Honours

Premier League (6): 2017-18, 2018-19, 2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24
FA Cup (3): 2018-19, 2022-23, 2025-26
EFL Cup (5): 2017-18, 2018-19, 2019-20, 2020-21, 2025-26
Community Shield (2): 2018, 2019
Champions League (1): 2022-23
UEFA Super Cup (1): 2023
FIFA Club World Cup (1): 2023

Phil Foden has suffered an alarming drop-off in form for club and country and has been left out of the England squad for the 2026 World Cup, Nevertheless, Foden is believed to be close to signing a contract extension at the Etihad.

Mateo Kovacic

Age: 32

Position: Midfielder

Transfer value: £10.3m

Joined: July 2023

Joining fee: £25m

Man City appearances: 97

Man City goals: 10

Honours

Premier League (1): 2023-24
Champions League (1): 2022-23
FA Cup (1) 2025-26
EFL Cup (1) 2025-26
UEFA Super Cup (1): 2023
FIFA Club World Cup (1): 2023

Mateo Kovacic was sidelined for the majority of the 2025-26 season due to injury and his long-term future at Man City is believed to be uncertain.

Nathan Ake

Age: 31

Position: Defender

Transfer value: £13m

Joined: August 2020

Joining fee: £40m

Man City appearances: 177

Man City goals: 10

Honours

Premier League (4): 2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24
FA Cup (2): 2022-23, 2025-26
EFL Cup (2): 2020-21, 2025-26
Community Shield (1): 2024
Champions League (1): 2022-23
UEFA Super Cup (1): 2023
FIFA Club World Cup (1): 2023

Nathan Ake has had his fair share of fitness and injury issues in recent seasons and was not one of the first names on the teamsheet during the 2025-26 season. His future at the Etihad is set to be assessed this summer.

Jack Grealish

Age: 30

Position: Midfielder

Transfer value: £21.6m

Joined: August 2021

Joining fee: £100m

Man City appearances: 157

Man City goals: 17

Honours

Premier League (3): 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24
FA Cup (1): 2022-23
Champions League (1): 2022-23
UEFA Super Cup (1): 2023
FIFA Club World Cup (1): 2023

Jack Grealish joined Everton on loan for the 2025-26 campaign and the Toffees have an option to sign the winger on a permanent basis this summer. As things stand, uncertainty over Grealish's future is rife.

Marcus Bettinelli

Age: 34

Position: Goalkeeper

Transfer value: £435,000

Joined: 2025

Joining fee: Free

Man City appearances: 0

Man City clean sheets: 0

Honours

Marcus Bettinelli joined Man City on a free transfer from Chelsea in June 2025 and is providing cover for Gianluigi Donnarumma and James Trafford in the 2025-26 season. He signed a one-year contract extension in April 2026 to keep him at the Etihad until June 2027.