John Stones considered retiring last year due to injuries.
The England international struggled with mental health.
## What happened?
John Stones spoke to the BBC about his struggles.
He said: Last season was incredibly tough for me—so much so that I thought about stopping.
I didn't want to do it, he added.
## Why it matters for John Stones
The veteran City defender has been going through a difficult period.
Injuries affected his mental health significantly.
He grew tired of always being professional and getting injured again.
## What comes next?
John Stones hopes to never go through that again.
His emotions were running high back then.
He wasn't thinking clearly, but deep down, he probably never would have retired.
And he still has that fighting spirit.
So he will continue to play for Manchester City.
The Englishman has performed well over the past few years within Pep Guardiola's squad.
He has been severely affected by injuries recently.
But he is determined to fight on.
John Stones has been with Manchester City for several years.
He has won several titles with the club.
And he wants to win more.
The England international is a key player for Manchester City.
He will continue to play and fight for the club.
John Stones is 28 years old.
He has a lot to offer Manchester City.
And he will do his best to help the club.
## Career highlights
John Stones has had a successful career so far.
He has played for Manchester City and the England national team.
He has won several titles, including the Premier League.
And he has been named to the PFA Team of the Year.
John Stones is a talented player.
He has a lot to offer the sport.
And he will continue to play and fight for Manchester City.