Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola works with one of the most star-studded squads in world football - when everyone is fit - and while some players are tied down to long-term contracts, others are facing uncertain futures at the Etihad Stadium.

Here, Sports Mole takes a look at the Man City players whose contracts either expire at the end of next summer, 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: 449

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 was named Man City's new captain for the 2025-26 season, but the versatile playmaker is out of contract in the summer of 2026 and has reportedly informed club chiefs that he will leave at the end of the season. It is understood that the 31-year-old's preference is to join Barcelona on a free transfer.

has previously stated that he is keen to return to boyhood club Benfica before he retires. The 31-year-old has also been linked with a host of other clubs in Europe and abroad.

John Stones

Age: 31

Position: Centre-back

Transfer value: £15.5m

Joined: August 2016

Joining fee: £47.5m

Man City appearances: 292

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 has been an integral first-team figure at Man City over the last eight years, but the 31-year-old is out of contract next summer and has struggled with a number of niggling injuries in recent seasons. Recent reports claim that he is unlikely to be offered a new deal.

Marcus Bettinelli

Age: 33

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. It remains to be seen whether his contract will be extended beyond the summer.

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

Rodri

Age: 29

Position: Midfielder

Transfer value: £65.3m

Joined: July 2019

Joining fee: £62.5m

Man City appearances: 293

Man City goals: 28

Honours

Premier League (4): 2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24
FA Cup (1): 2022-23
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 endured a troublesome injury-hit 2024-25 campaign, but he is still regarded as an integral first-team player when fit and available for Guardiola's side. Man City have allegedly offered the Spaniard a new contract after he publicly refused to rule out a future move to Real Madrid.

Phil Foden

Age: 25

Position: Midfielder

Transfer value: £70m

Joined: July 2004

Joining fee: Free (Academy)

Man City appearances: 360

Man City goals: 110

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 (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 lost his regular starting spot in Guardiola's team. Recent reports claim that the 25-year-old is considering a move abroad as talks over a contract extension at the Etihad have stalled.

Mateo Kovacic

Age: 31

Position: Midfielder

Transfer value: £13m

Joined: July 2023

Joining fee: £25m

Man City appearances: 90

Man City goals: 10

Honours

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

Mateo Kovacic has been 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: £15.7m

Joined: August 2020

Joining fee: £40m

Man City appearances: 172

Man City goals: 10

Honours

Premier League (4): 2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24
FA Cup (1): 2022-23
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 he is not regarded as one of the first names on Guardiola's teamsheet. His future at the Etihad is set to be assessed in the summer.