US EditionStones considered retiring amid injury-hit season
- On October 7, 2025, John Stones, a 31-year-old player for both Manchester City and the England national team, revealed in a BBC Radio 5 Live interview that he had thought about ending his football career following a season troubled by injuries.
- Stones' injury troubles, including hamstring and foot problems, caused him to miss over 30 games and end his campaign in February.
- He made just 11 Premier League appearances last season, marking his lowest since his teenage years at Barnsley, and had not featured for England since October 2024.
- Stones revealed that his struggles last season made him consider quitting, though he admitted he was unlikely to actually follow through with that decision.
- Having regained fitness, Stones is set for a possible England return under new manager Thomas Tuchel in October's matches against Wales and Latvia.
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'I'd had enough' - John Stones considered RETIRING last season amid Man City injury hell as England defender reveals frustration at 'breaking down'
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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Football Mad! ⚽️🤪John Stones: I briefly considered retiring amid injury-hit nightmare last season
The 31-year-old’s 2024/25 campaign was decimated by foot and hamstring injuries.
John Stones makes emotional admission ahead of England clash with Wales - 'I thought about stopping'
Manchester City and England star John Stones has revealed he “thought about stopping” football during a “tough” season last year.The 31-year-old has endured a torrid time with injuries in recent years, most notably hip and hamstring problems. He featured just 11 times in the Premier League for Pep Guardiola’s side last campaign, and 16 times the season before.Despite his influence on the squad waning in recent years, Stones cuts an iconic figure…
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