The Independent Premier League
John Stones has admitted that retirement crossed his mind amid an injury-plagued 2024/25 season.
Stones saw his previous campaign end in February after making just 11 Premier League appearances for Manchester City, with hamstring and foot problems hindering his availability.
The England international missed 164 days of the year with injury, with the absence of a defensive staple costing Man City in a season that saw a sharp decline in performance.
“Last season was tough for me, to the…
