Jonny Evans Extends His Man United Stay

Jonny Evans has been a devoted servant of Manchester United for a large chunk of his career, after having come through the club's youth academy. The Irish centre-back spent two different stints at Old Trafford, rejoining the club as a free agent in 2023. However, his contract with the Premier League outfit has already expired, with the club offering Jonny Evans new role. Evans will now be assuming a unique position at Manchester United that will see him serve as the head of loans and pathways, where he can use his experience to guide younger players.

Jonny Evans New Role at Manchester United

Jonny Evans confirmed his retirement from professional football at the end of the 2024/25 season, with his contract with the club expiring on June 30, 2025. The Old Trafford hierarchy has now confirmed Jonny Evans new role at the club, appointing him as Man United head of loans and pathways in what marks his first job after wrapping up his playing career. As part of this new opportunity, Jonny Evans will be tasked with arranging loan moves for young players and finding the ideal clubs for them to work on their development. Along with this, Evans will also work on completing the final stages of his UEFA A coaching license credentials.

Jonny Evans will also be working closely with Manchester United Director of Football, Jason Wilcox, as well as the director of the academy, to help young players prepare to play for the Manchester United senior team.

Jonny Evans new role at Man United is similar to one held by Josh Marsch at Chelsea, and ex-England forward Carlton Cole, who is currently working as West Ham United loans manager, with the two being responsible for arranging loan moves for young players and tracking their progress at the respective clubs. During his time in charge, Evans will thoroughly evaluate the improvement of youth academy graduates and push them to bigger challenges, which will help them grow as professional footballers.

Jonny Evans Career So Far In The Premier League

Jonny Evans actually enjoyed a pretty memorable career at the club level for Manchester United. He made his debut for the Red Devils on 26 September 2007 in a loss to Coventry City in the Carabao Cup. Evans slowly became a part of the Man United senior squad under Sir Alex Ferguson, being able to win three Premier League titles, the UEFA Champions League, and two League Cup titles with the club. Evans fell out of order after Sir Alex's retirement, as he left Old Trafford in 2015 to join West Bromwich Albion.

The Irish centre-back spent three years at West Brom, making 96 appearances for them before joining Leicester City in 2018. Evans had five relatively memorable years at Leicester City, being part of the side that won the 2020/21 FA Cup title and making 152 appearances for the Foxes. He returned to Manchester United in 2023, and was part of the squad that won the 2023/24 FA Cup title as well.

Evans leaves Man United having made 241 appearances for them and ends his playing career with 536 senior appearances. He also made 107 appearances for Northern Ireland at the international level. The 39-year-old Premier League veteran was grateful to receive the Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) award in 2023 for his services to football. Jonny Evans now ventures on a brand new journey in his career, as he'll need to be smart in selecting the ideal loan destinations for the Man United youngsters to help them prosper.