​Man United Defender Retires From Football    

 

Manchester United defender Jonny Evans has announced his retirement from football.. Evans, who made 241 appearances for United, came through their academy and won three Premier League titles, the Champions League, Club World Cup, FA Cup and two League Cups with the club.. The Northern Irishman announced his retirement on United’s website, as he confirmed his next career move.. “I want to officially announce my retirement from my playing career, not with sadness, but with pride, gratitude and excitement for the next chapter ahead. I’ll be forever indebted to the managers, coaches, staff and, of course, my team-mates, that I have had the privilege of working alongside throughout my 20 years in professional football.. Read Also:Omeruo: No Defender Can Stand In Osimhen’s Way In Turkey. “My biggest and most heartfelt thanks must go to the fans who have supported me during every step of the journey. It’s been an honour to be on the pitch and feel your passion home and away; I will be eternally grateful for every ounce of support.. “I am looking forward to working with the next generation of talented players to support them to reach their potential. Having had experience of loans myself, I know the crucial role that they can play within a player’s development. I am excited to help further develop the pathway to our first team and continue the legacy of young players thriving at Manchester United.”. He earned 107 international caps between 2006 and 2024, scoring six goals and captaining his country 15 times.. His first Northern Ireland appearance came as an 18-year-old in a memorable 3-2 win over Spain in Belfast, in September 2006, with his last against the same opposition in a 5-1 friendly defeat in Mallorca in June 2024.. Evans was a member of Michael O’Neill’s squad which took part in the Euro 2016 finals in France.. He was awarded an MBE in 2023 for services to football in Northern Ireland.

  

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